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jenniferbbookdragon 's review for:
By Any Other Name
by Jodi Picoult
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Picoult expertly weaves the present day and Elizabethan period stories of 2 female playwrights, distantly related, and their efforts to have their work performed in the face of bias and misogyny.
The idea that Shakespeare didn't write everything credited to him isn't new, and Emilia Bassano Lanier was the author of several of his plays has merit. This work of fiction imagines how and why that could happen, and draws parallels to challenges marginalized creators face today. I found myself deeply engaged in Emilia 's story.
Another great book by Jodi Picoult.
The idea that Shakespeare didn't write everything credited to him isn't new, and Emilia Bassano Lanier was the author of several of his plays has merit. This work of fiction imagines how and why that could happen, and draws parallels to challenges marginalized creators face today. I found myself deeply engaged in Emilia 's story.
Another great book by Jodi Picoult.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Violence, Trafficking, Abortion, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail