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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
3,5 ⭐️
Un retelling de la villana de Shakespeare con una ambientación gótica.
Lo primero que quiero decir es que me sumergí en esta lectura sin haber leído previamente Macbeth y teniendo solo un conocimiento superficial (en algún momento lo leeré y solucionaremos este problema).
El principio es lento, y no voy a negar que me costó un poco sumergirme en la historia, pero en cuanto la fantasía, los secretos y las traiciones empiezan a salir a la luz, la historia se vuelve muy interesante.
La ambientación me ha gustado mucho y la pluma de la autora también.
He de decir que ha habido escenas violentas que no esperaba encontrarme y me han resultado un tanto desagradables.
Por lo demás y como conjunto, el libro me ha gustado; cabe decir, que al ser la "villana" más famosa de Shakespeare, esperaba más de su personaje, sin embargo, me ha dado la sensación que casi todas sus acciones son tomadas por hombres y no es que ella esté creando un plan malévolo y manipulándolos a todos, esta parte me ha decepcionado un poco.
Un retelling de la villana de Shakespeare con una ambientación gótica.
Lo primero que quiero decir es que me sumergí en esta lectura sin haber leído previamente Macbeth y teniendo solo un conocimiento superficial (en algún momento lo leeré y solucionaremos este problema).
El principio es lento, y no voy a negar que me costó un poco sumergirme en la historia, pero en cuanto la fantasía, los secretos y las traiciones empiezan a salir a la luz, la historia se vuelve muy interesante.
La ambientación me ha gustado mucho y la pluma de la autora también.
He de decir que ha habido escenas violentas que no esperaba encontrarme y me han resultado un tanto desagradables.
Por lo demás y como conjunto, el libro me ha gustado; cabe decir, que al ser la "villana" más famosa de Shakespeare, esperaba más de su personaje, sin embargo, me ha dado la sensación que casi todas sus acciones son tomadas por hombres y no es que ella esté creando un plan malévolo y manipulándolos a todos, esta parte me ha decepcionado un poco.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I’m not quite sure if I enjoyed this book or not. I had no issues with it but i had a difficult time staying fully engaged and present. This was my first Ava book though and i will be reading her others. The writing was great, I think this just wasn’t a story for me but it easily could be for others!
dark
*I received an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. My thanks to NetGalley and Cornerstone*
Leaving her home in France behind, Roscille moves to Scotland, to live with her new husband, Lord Macbeth.
As Lady Macbeth, Roscille must learn to survive both her husband, and his court of only men using the only power she can wield - her mind, and her eyes which can bewitch men.
When I heard that the author was writing a novel about Lady Macbeth, I was intrigued. However, I do have a mixed history with the author's previous books I've read, so I was also a little unsure if I would enjoy it.
Roscille was a mixed protagonist for me - I empathised with her and her situation, but there were times when it felt like Roscille was trying too hard to be clever, and thought herself far more intelligent and superior to those around her.
The setting of the rather gothic-feeling castle in Scotland was interesting, as was the information we were told about Roscille's life back in France.
The plot started off well, and drew me in, but after a while I found myself unable to stay connected with the story. Things felt a little out of place at times, and I wasn't gripped or invested in what happened.
While I did find the writing style easy to follow, I didn't like some of the directions the story went in, or the way the author wrote about some things. However, I can definitely say that this was a unique take on Lady Macbeth.
Overall, this was a mixed read.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It had a slow start, and all the names made it difficult to get into. Once things got going it was hard to put down. A great reimagining of the Scottish play. Lady Macbeth, Macbeth, and the 3 witches were all interesting and complex.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Blood
Minor: Rape
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes