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A review by chris_davies
The Gap of Time by Jeanette Winterson
3.0
This is an interesting version of The Winter's Tale, which I found easy to admire but hard to love. It's well written and provides some neat twists on the original - rather in the way that Shakespeare himself re-wrote the works of others.
As there's more space in a novel than in a play, Winterson is able to expand some characters and provide detailed back - stories for others. This is a bit hit and miss but often works well. What I missed was a certain spark to elevate the book above the routine. Admittedly, following the best writer in history would be a an uphill battle for anyone. As it was, I liked it, but couldn't get excited about it.
As there's more space in a novel than in a play, Winterson is able to expand some characters and provide detailed back - stories for others. This is a bit hit and miss but often works well. What I missed was a certain spark to elevate the book above the routine. Admittedly, following the best writer in history would be a an uphill battle for anyone. As it was, I liked it, but couldn't get excited about it.