shellydav 's review for:

Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead by Tom Stoppard

5.0

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I read this while also listening to a radio version on Libravox, which helped me follow the action.        This is a retelling Hamlet from the perspective of the Danish prince's two hapless, traitorous friends, who were peripheral characters in the Shakespeare play.    This was a fun read that explores heavy themes of purpose, chance, and death.