Title: Hamlet
Original Author: William Shakespeare
Retold by: Bruce Coville
Illustrated By: Leonid Gore
Author's Website: www.brucecoville.com
ISBN: 978-0803727083
Publisher: Dial Books
Copyright Date: 2004
Genre: Classic Literature
Reading Level/Interest Age: 13-18
Critical Evaluation: Coville does an excellent job of retelling one of Shakespeare’s most famous works. He in inclusive of almost all of the elements of the original, and beginners to Shakespeare will have a great foundation and understanding of Hamlet if the original is found confusing. These gloomy acrylic and pastel illustrations set the tone perfectly for a tragic story such as Hamlet. There is an almost dream-like feel to these hazy drawings, giving readers the feeling they are watching the story unfold from the shadows. Gore chooses to use deep blue and orange tones adding to the surreal atmosphere of his illustrations.
Reader's Annotation: This is the convoluted story of Prince Hamlet who seeks to avenge his father’s death by killing his Uncle and the tragedy that ensues once Hamlet sets off down that road.
Booktalking Ideas: Revenge, Betrayal
Why did you include this book: A great beginner novel for those that find Shakespeare confusing or hard to read.
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