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My next read in the Hogarth Shakespeare series. Have read Dunbar (King Lear), Vinegar Girl (Taming of the Shrew), The Gap of Time (The Winters Tale), & Macbeth (Macbeth). Have enjoyed them all, citing Macbeth by Jo Nesbo as my favorite so far, but hey I am a huge Nesbo & crime thriller fan. Also a fan of Margaret Atwood so looking forward to beginning "Hag Seed."
Highly recommend reading this series.

Part of the plot involves a prison putting on The Tempest

#folsomprisonblues
#volumesandvocals

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Boatswain!

Boatswain
Here, master; what cheer?

Shipmaster
Good! Speak to th‘ mariners; fall to ‘t yarely, or we run ourselves aground; bestir, bestir.
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A ruined theatre director teaches a prison literacy class and recreates "The Tempest" whilst seeking revenge on those who destroyed him.

I read The Tempest in high school for my GCSE's and I absolutely hated it. I still couldn't connect to the story this time around. I found "Hag-seed" had a strong, promising start, but the end felt rushed and a little messy for my liking. Atwood is such a strong writer, but this just didn't pack her usual punch.

My other half is working, kids in bed. Is there a better way to relax than - the dog in front of the fire, a good book and treats?! 🤤😍

She‘s done it again.. I loved this one!
Still yet to be disappointed by an Atwood book #pick #MargaretAtwood #hagseed

Back to school .... good luck everyone that is back to work this morning ... roll on half-term ❤️👍

Book 3

I listened to Hag-Seed, a novel written as part of a project to modernize Shakespeare. Her approach to The Tempest is incredibly interesting. Felix, a director wronged by his assistant and depressed by his daughter's death, eventually takes a job teaching literature in a prison. He has the men read, rewrite, and act out a play a year. He uses The Tempest to seek retribution against his enemy and to find peace. It was really engaging. 4⭐️s

I loved this! It's so strange and funny and has so many layers on it. I think you'd get even more out of it if you are familiar with Shakespeare's The Tempest. I especially loved the part where the prisoners learned how to swear as the characters do in Shakespeare's play. Made me laugh outloud. 😂

Also loved to see how the main character Felix matured throughout the book.

Reading on the train 🤓📖