Clive Bryant

I loved the illustrations. They were very creative and captivating, the colors and design drawing the eye into the picture. So much to see! I just saw this play last summer, so the story was fresh in my mind, and the graphic novel stayed true to the story from what I remember. I would definitely recommend this graphic novel to reluctant Shakespeare readers. Personally, I think Shakespeare should be performed, not read... but if you can't see a performance, this is the next best thing!

I loved the illustrations. They were very creative and captivating, the colors and design drawing the eye into the picture. So much to see! I just saw this play last summer, so the story was fresh in my mind, and the graphic novel stayed true to the story from what I remember. I would definitely recommend this graphic novel to reluctant Shakespeare readers. Personally, I think Shakespeare should be performed, not read... but if you can't see a performance, this is the next best thing!

4P: Appealing, although formulaic illustrations. What matters here is the text, in its original form. The reader can fill in the blanks with the illustrations, and an occasional footnote helps with real Elizabethan obscura. An adequate introduction to one of Shakespeare's less complex tragedies; in my opinion, this would be a great way for a high school student to prepare for seeing a stage production.