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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
This is a wonderful book. I love thinking about Shakespeare being one of history's mysteries. Hero is also a very well planned character. She is strong and steady and uncovers a secret centuries old.
I’m not a huge fan of mysteries. I never really have been. Maybe it was because I never really gave any a chance. It might also be in part that I can guess to far in advance how it will end. This was actually really good. I was surprised at the twists and turns. It started out with Hero talking to her neighbor Mrs. Roth. Mrs. Roth tells her the story about the Murphy Diamond. Mr. Murphy sold them the house after his wife died but they couldn’t find the diamond. They claimed it was stolen but never found any evidence of a break in. They suspected it was still hidden there in the house. Together, with Danny and Mr. Roth’s assistance, they attempt to find the diamond which they believe is still hidden somewhere in the house. Mrs. Roth offers them some clues to find them diamond. Will they find the diamond? What is the connection between Shakespeare and Edward de Vere? Find out. It actually a very good book. I really liked Hero, Mrs. Roth and Danny. Mrs. Roth is so nice to Hero and even though he seems like trouble he is the only one other than Mrs. Roth who seems to care about Hero. I also really Mrs. Roth because she is kind, caring and also so hospitable to Hero and Danny when they come over. I also really enjoyed the history and poetry element. These themes weren't overpowering but the right dash of each.
Read twice, still cannot seem to remember many details that would allow me to explain the story line to a friend/customer. I do remember enough to know I should give it another shot.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I read this book a few years ago when I was 12, the age this book is targeted at. Now I'm 18 and I loved it just as much as I did then.
Had it focused more on whether or not [a:William Shakespeare|947|William Shakespeare|http://photo.goodreads.com/authors/1179017891p2/947.jpg] or Edward de Vere was the one who actually wrote Romeo & Juliet, Hamlet, The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing (which inspired the name of the MC), Macbeth, and all the other classics, I would've enjoyed it more.
Other than the (small amount) authorship debate of de Vere and Shakespeare, I only enjoyed how the book had a writing style that flowed decent, and had me flipping pages very fast, considering up until today I had about 30 minutes a day.
Other than the (small amount) authorship debate of de Vere and Shakespeare, I only enjoyed how the book had a writing style that flowed decent, and had me flipping pages very fast, considering up until today I had about 30 minutes a day.
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Interesting concept for a plot. I didn't like Hero very much but what can you do about that? She's very young so of course the character's personality and temperament would be slightly irritating.
its been a while since i read this book, and i remember nothing, but i think i liked it enough, so im putting my rating as 3 stars.
