A review by alexerllent
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid

challenging dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is so much more than a retelling. Lady Macbeth is an investigation, a meditation, of Shakespeare’s most dramatic play and it’s villain. The characters are enriched, providing the reader with motives and flaws that the play was too short to explore. 

My two complaints: I noticed a couple crutch phrases that could have been edited out. Also, I wish Macduff had been utilized differently. 

Overall, I was floored by Reid’s prose from the first page. Original and fresh in the academic conversation of Shakespeare. I absolutely loved reading this book. 

I received an e-galley advance copy but I am reviewing by my own choice.
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