A review by jonjas
Shakespeare: The World as Stage by Bill Bryson

2.0

Read this awhile back so I don't remember specifics, but I just know my impression was "Will in the World" by Stephen Greenblat was much better. I suppose Greenblat's book is a bit longer and a bit denser, but it's honestly not bad and the extra work done makes a more enjoyable read imo. Bryson's work is fine for what it is, but not much is known about Shakespeare- this book just kinda lightly fills in whatever it can in a kinda haphazard order. Greenblat's book was more nuanced, detailed, researched, etc., and so if you're really interested that's the one I'd recommend. If you just happen upon this book it's a fine read, however.