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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Some of the things that happened I did see coming, but I liked this book very much. Especially the dynamic of Rosaline/Benvolio as was expected after liking them in the show as well.
4.5 stars
This is ten times better than Romeo & Juliet! I want my own Benvolio now. Only reason I gave it this score is I'm not the biggest fan Shakespearean writing style of this. I know redundant since it's a retelling of one of his plays.
This is ten times better than Romeo & Juliet! I want my own Benvolio now. Only reason I gave it this score is I'm not the biggest fan Shakespearean writing style of this. I know redundant since it's a retelling of one of his plays.
Surprisingly enjoyable "sequel" to Romeo and Juliet. The author's style is Shakespeare-lite, incorporating certain terms and elements of the Bard's style but with a more easily read result. The story also explains the feud between the Capulets and Montagues that could serve as a way to get readers who have not read R&J ready to tackle Shakespeare for the first time. Benvolio and Rosaline are appealing characters - slated to marry against both their wills - and the plot is action-packed and suspenseful with nice touches of romance and interesting plot twists. Melinda Taub captures the essence of Shakespeare's Verona well.
Una lectura sencilla y amena
Ligero, sencillo y ameno. Una lectura rápida sin otro fin más del que entretener. Una lectura ligera para retomar el hábito, para un viaje largo o, simplemente, porque lo que querés es un poco de romance en medio de tanta seriedad. No hay que esperar más que entretenimiento honesto y nada más.
Ligero, sencillo y ameno. Una lectura rápida sin otro fin más del que entretener. Una lectura ligera para retomar el hábito, para un viaje largo o, simplemente, porque lo que querés es un poco de romance en medio de tanta seriedad. No hay que esperar más que entretenimiento honesto y nada más.
I think having watched the show and loved it, this one didn't quit capture me in the same way. Maybe that is slightly unfair of me - Afterall we wouldnt have a show without the book and I know the changes were supported by the author. But there was such a life and an energy to the show that I didn't get from the book even though it was well written.
I totally get that in a show you have more room for buildup but I guess i just wanted it to go a little further. What also slightly put me off is reading so much from prince Escalus' pov. Hated him in the show and book (yeah he was trying to save his city blah blah idc) and it felt like we were reading more from him than from Benvolio, the main love interest. Also, and this is where I'm really comparing slightly unfairly with the show, Isabella is in about ten pages at the beginning and end. So, we went from having her as an Iranian lesbian princess to having her not really be in it.
Like I said, I get that the show made different choices about how to use the material and that no one can go back in time to change it. I just think because I watched the show first I expected some elements to be slightly different (including the diversity rep but again I get it) so my advice would be if you're interested in this book, read it before the show and you'll probably love it.
I totally get that in a show you have more room for buildup but I guess i just wanted it to go a little further. What also slightly put me off is reading so much from prince Escalus' pov. Hated him in the show and book (yeah he was trying to save his city blah blah idc) and it felt like we were reading more from him than from Benvolio, the main love interest. Also, and this is where I'm really comparing slightly unfairly with the show, Isabella is in about ten pages at the beginning and end. So, we went from having her as an Iranian lesbian princess to having her not really be in it.
Like I said, I get that the show made different choices about how to use the material and that no one can go back in time to change it. I just think because I watched the show first I expected some elements to be slightly different (including the diversity rep but again I get it) so my advice would be if you're interested in this book, read it before the show and you'll probably love it.
3.5
I have to say that I liked Prince of Shadows by Rachel Caine better. This was still good, but almost lacked depth because there were so many other character's perspectives being told. I got used to the switching of POVs later on.
I finally finished watching what was created of the show, and I liked the show better. There was added depth to the characters and some new plot points that added to the story line from the book. I wish that the show hadn't been canceled; CW would have been a better network for this series.
I have to say that I liked Prince of Shadows by Rachel Caine better. This was still good, but almost lacked depth because there were so many other character's perspectives being told. I got used to the switching of POVs later on.
I finally finished watching what was created of the show, and I liked the show better. There was added depth to the characters and some new plot points that added to the story line from the book. I wish that the show hadn't been canceled; CW would have been a better network for this series.
I cried when the tv show was canceled and picked up this book as soon as the finale ended. I had a hard time putting it down. It was everything I loved about the show and more.
I got this book from the library, not really knowing what to expect. I love most things Shakespearean, so I figured I'd give it a shot. I proceeded to binge-read the whole book in a few hours.
Romeo and Juliet is not my favorite Shakespeare play, mostly because of Romeo's fickleness (when I first read it in 9th grade, I was sure if he hadn't died, Romeo would have fallen desperately in love with someone else in a week), but I was still interested in the idea of a continuation. And there are brief cameos of characters from my favorite Shakespeare play, Much Ado About Nothing, which was fun.
I liked the characterizations, both of Shakespeare's creations and original characters, and Taub managed to maintain the Shakespearean language without making it seem forced. All in all, it was a story you could get lost in. I found myself racing to the end and not wanting the story to be over at the same time.
Romeo and Juliet is not my favorite Shakespeare play, mostly because of Romeo's fickleness (when I first read it in 9th grade, I was sure if he hadn't died, Romeo would have fallen desperately in love with someone else in a week), but I was still interested in the idea of a continuation. And there are brief cameos of characters from my favorite Shakespeare play, Much Ado About Nothing, which was fun.
I liked the characterizations, both of Shakespeare's creations and original characters, and Taub managed to maintain the Shakespearean language without making it seem forced. All in all, it was a story you could get lost in. I found myself racing to the end and not wanting the story to be over at the same time.
man, I was so excited about this book. the premise looked so interesting that I bought it right away. in the end, I made myself finish it because I was at the beach with nothing else to read...
I didn't like the mix of English : current English and old Shakespearian English for the dialogues. as someone that is not native English speaker it was harder for me to keep track of the story. also, it sounded quite non believable with all the survivors and all the plots. meh... really meh.
I didn't like the mix of English : current English and old Shakespearian English for the dialogues. as someone that is not native English speaker it was harder for me to keep track of the story. also, it sounded quite non believable with all the survivors and all the plots. meh... really meh.