Book Review of Shakespeare Returns by Cathal McCarron
Overall Rating: 4/5 stars
Print Length: 234 pages
Sold By: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B00BEZBXO2
Synopsis
William Shakespeare is back!
According to ancient Mayan prophecies, 2012 is a portentous year for humanity. On the evening of 20th June 2012, the hallowed midsummer night, William Shakespeare finds himself mysteriously transported from London in 1610 to London in 2012.
"O brave new world, that has such people in't!"
Whilst adapting to these shocking and strange new times, with its different language, technology and culture, Shakespeare explores modern London with hilarious, profound and surprising results.
He unwittingly becomes the only person who can prevent a cataclysmic disaster hitting the UK on the 21st December 2012. Utilising his most potent weapon - his mastery of English - can the Bard save Britain ...?
Mystical, poetical, comical and suspenseful, Shakespeare Returns is an original and gripping page-turner for both fans of his plays and lovers of contemporary fiction with a fantastical twist.
According to ancient Mayan prophecies, 2012 is a portentous year for humanity. On the evening of 20th June 2012, the hallowed midsummer night, William Shakespeare finds himself mysteriously transported from London in 1610 to London in 2012.
"O brave new world, that has such people in't!"
Whilst adapting to these shocking and strange new times, with its different language, technology and culture, Shakespeare explores modern London with hilarious, profound and surprising results.
He unwittingly becomes the only person who can prevent a cataclysmic disaster hitting the UK on the 21st December 2012. Utilising his most potent weapon - his mastery of English - can the Bard save Britain ...?
Mystical, poetical, comical and suspenseful, Shakespeare Returns is an original and gripping page-turner for both fans of his plays and lovers of contemporary fiction with a fantastical twist.
Review
This was a fun and enjoyable read by Cathal McCarron that shows how the bard, William Shakespeare would adapt to life in the modern world. The result is a fun and entertaining story that combines a poetic edge, quick wit, sense of humor, and plenty of intrigue. This book kept me entertained and reading forward, interested to see how the book would end. I am definitely looking forward to the author's next book and I applaud him for a job well done.
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