A review by rachellmennig
Hag-Seed: William Shakespeare's the Tempest Retold by Margaret Atwood

funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

It was easier to read the story as a story rather than a retelling. When I tried to equate characters from the Tempest to the characters of Hag-Seed I enjoyed it less. I think that had I not tried to do that this would’ve been a 5 star read.