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Laertes
by Carly Stevens
Fun, quick read for Hamlet fans. In this version, Hamlet is Laertes’ foil and we see the story through Laertes eyes—the Dane studying at the Sorbonne and working on his fencing skills.
The first part puts Laertes in his college-guy context w two friends. Laertes remembers childhood experiences w Hamlet, the good-with-words prince who always had to be right.
One satisfying embroidery is the insight to Ophelia, a potential botanist; this gives her scene with the King and Queen a new layer.
I wasn’t sure if the time period change (1920s) added much. Mostly, this is character-based.
Good read.
The first part puts Laertes in his college-guy context w two friends. Laertes remembers childhood experiences w Hamlet, the good-with-words prince who always had to be right.
One satisfying embroidery is the insight to Ophelia, a potential botanist; this gives her scene with the King and Queen a new layer.
I wasn’t sure if the time period change (1920s) added much. Mostly, this is character-based.
Good read.