A review by robertlurie
The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish

5.0

Meticulously researched piece of historical fiction that attempts to answer the question, “what if Shakespeare had any equally talented sister?” Enough plot twists and turns to be almost dizzying, but the characters—especially Ester—are complex and worth knowing. An even more special read for those interested in Jewish survivors of the Inquisition and the challenges of post Inquisition Jewish life in England. These interests are not necessary, however, to enjoy this novel.