Ophelia
| Title: | Ophelia |
| Author: | Lisa Klein
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| Year First Published: | 2007 |
| Page Count: | 352 |
| Synopsis: | 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.� She catches the attention of the captivating, dark-haired Prince Hamlet, and their love blossoms in secret. But bloody deeds soon turn Denmark into a place of madness, and ultimately, Ophelia must choose between her love for Hamlet and her own life. In desperation, Ophelia devises a treacherous plan to escape from Elsinore forever . . . Sharp and literary, dark and romantic, this dramatic story holds readers in its grip until the final, heartrending scene. |
Favorite Review
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| While I was not fond of this book's portrayal of Laertes, Ophelia's brother, the other characters were likeable and fit well with standard readings of the play. Horatio comes off especially well. Even people who are not familiar with the play would enjoy this version, especially since Ophelia seems very modern at times. |
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| Focus | Coming of Age | Setting | Europe |
| Focus | Male/Female | Setting | Earth Based |
| Main Character | Female | Time Period | Medieval |
| Main Character | Teen | Time Period | Past |
| Main Character | Royalty | Type | Historical Fiction Elements |
| Readability | Moderate | Type | Young Adult |
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