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Hamlet, Prince Of Denmark: A Novel (2014)

by A.J. Hartley(Favorite Author)

3.98 of 5 Votes: 1

languge

English

genre

Historical Fiction

publisher

Audible, Inc.

review 1: I honestly can't say I remember clearly the original Shakespearean version of Hamlet - except of course the famous line "Alas, poor Yorick. I knew him, Horatio." It's been a long time since I read it and the details are always a bit fuzzy as, of course, it's not something that just flows from the lips of someone who's generally speaking in business settings.However, I very much enjoyed this version of the story and the author's take on it. It was reminiscent of George RR Martin without the annoying lack of action. This book moves. It tells a story. It brings to life the tide of blood and sorrow that follows vengeance and revenge, lies and deceit. I have to say that I especially like the inclusion of Yorick's role in the tale. While in the original he is (as the author note... mores in the postscript) "the world's most famous non-character", their choice to include him in this book brings a flavour of honesty and heart to the feast of crows that is Hamlet.
review 2: I'm currently "reading" this as an audiobook, read by Richard Armitage. Not far into it yet, but I love how it fleshes out the action of the play. The court of Elsinore and the political wrangling between Denmark and Norway are brilliantly brought to life - it reminds me of Game Of Thrones, and not just because there's a dwarf who gets all the best lines. Richard Armitage's reading of it is wonderful - his characterisation is excellent and I could listen to his voice all day. less

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