Macbeth : A Novel

by A.J. Hartley

Unknown Binding

Reviews

[Paladin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I have never been able to read a Shakespeare play through, but this novelization makes the story accessible. My only wish has nothing to do with the writing; I wish the book was titled Shakespeare's Macbeth: A Novel, or something that doesn't ignore Shakespeare's contribution to the story. I like that I now know the story of Macbeth and Hamlet (from another novelization by the same author), something that would never have happened without such novelizations.

[NJ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Of course it is a great story, it's Shakespeare! But very well written adaptation of the play to a novel. I enjoyed listening to this and understood the story and the complexities of the characters so much better. I'd definitely read more of Shakespeare redone by this author. Only 4 stars because the story wasn't original.

[John · Rating 4 out of 5]

Expanded version of Shakespeare's play.

Lot's of details of background characters from the play. I enjoyed it!

[LouFish · Rating 4 out of 5]

The audiobook narrated by Alan Cumming is especially good.

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent! I listened to Alan Cumming narrate the audiobook. A terrific novelization of the play.

[Mirhanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

There were some anachronisms which I found annoying. Overall, I didn't think he did it justice.

[Kelsi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This took me a while to get into, but once I did, I found it compelling. It seems to have added some elements from the original Shakespeare, but mostly backstory - not necessarily anything changed.