Reviews

Ophelia by Lisa M. Klein

tinyy's review

mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Meh. It’s a very typical YA, although the vocabulary does vary more than most, which I enjoyed. Despite being an alternate version of Hamlet, I just didn’t find Ophelia and Hamlet to be…believable? They had no chemistry, and to be frank, I thought she would be far better with Horatio. I enjoyed the first 2/3 of the book and thought it would be 4 stars but the last 1/3…awful. Not at all the vibes I was expecting, even if it fits Ophelia’s character or whatever. Would not reread.

emilyg84's review

later

karsynisawesome's review

adventurous emotional mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

tatianagulkevich's review

fast-paced

3.5

moonieman's review

dark hopeful mysterious sad tense fast-paced

3.75

sarahmergl's review

dark emotional mysterious slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

cwerber's review

dark emotional mysterious tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

Court intrigue was never my thing. However the character of Ophelia from Shakespeare's Hamlet always intrigued me. 

kemcginley's review

sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

book_amour08's review

The writing was okay, I didn’t connect with Ophelia. I knew from about 30 pages in there was a chance I would have to stop this book. Inappropriate and very odd is about 50% of the book. I would’ve liked it much more if it actually focused on the plot instead of guys chasing Ophelia around and trying to look up her skirt. I skimmed from there to see if there was anything else, and it was graphic at the end and I knew it wouldn’t be worth it. 
2/10 wouldn’t waste your time. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual harassment, Pregnancy, and Gore

kellihuwer06's review

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

4.0