Ophelia Written by: Lisa Klein
Published by: Bloomsbury
Date Published: 2006, 2008
Number of Pages: 336, Hardback
Genre: Young Adult Fiction,
Summary: He is Hamlet, Prince of Denmark; she is simply Ophelia. If you think you know their story, think again.
In this re-imagining of Shakespeare's famous tragedy, it is Ophelia who takes center stage. A rowdy, motherless girl, she grows up at Elsinore Castle to become the queen's most trusted lady-in-waiting. Ambitious for knowledge and witty as well as beautiful, Ophelia learns the ways of power in a court where nothing is as it seems. When she catches the attention of the captivating, dark-haired Prince Hamlet, their love blossoms in secret. But bloody deeds soon turn Denmark into a place of madness, and Ophelia's happiness is shattered. Ultimately, she must choose between her love for Hamlet and her own life. In desperation, Ophelia devises a treacherous plan to escape from Elsinore forever . . . with one very dangerous secret.
Review: This book was fantastic. I'm not much of a Shakespeare fan but this makes me want to pick up Hamlet and read the real story. Very interesting! Not too long ago I read Two Girls of Gettysburg, also by Lisa Klein and also a great read!
Rating: 3 1/2 stars
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