Enter Three Witches by Caroline Cooney
The story of Macbeth told from the point of view of Lady Mary, a ward of Lady Macbeth. Lady Mary happens to be in all the right places to view the events unfolding and she also has a strong personality of her own. The settings become more vivid with Cooney's descriptions and motivations are clear. Reading it made me want to go back and reread the original. Give it to fans of Ophelia. I give it a YAY.
posted by Deb Motley @ 6:38 AM
5 Comments
5 Comments:
I'm going with Maybe, because I think it is Shakespeare's core tale that makes this retelling interesting. It didn't feel new or unique to me, although I do think it will make it easier for some YAs to approach the Bard.
NAY for me. I just wasn't crazy about it.
Nay for me also, though it does have teen appeal I don't think it would reach a large audience.
I read both Cooney books out this year within in the space of two days. I really enjoyed this one, I think it was a far better book. Both the hero and heroine must grow up quickly in the space of a few weeks, and both of their stories are interesting and full of danger and gore. The book is worthy of discussion groups and just plain good reading, so YAY.
Nay for me.
Post a Comment
Subscribe to Post Comments [Atom]
<< Home