Laertes
Book description
Set in 1920s Europe, this poignant dark academia novel sheds new light on Shakespeare's masterpiece, finally allowing Laertes to tell his side of the story.
Laertes Belleforest lives two lives: a wild, passionate one with his best friends studying Classics in Paris, and a stifling existence in the Danish court…
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Why read it?
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Laertes is another Hamlet retelling, but this time from Laertes' perspective. I had the pleasure of being a beta reader on this project, and it gripped me from the start.
Set in the 1920s, this novel follows Laertes and his family's struggles throughout the play. It also introduces several independent characters that add greatly to Laertes' character. Hamlet lovers will find Easter eggs harkening back to the play, as well as snippets of dialogue.
The ending is bittersweet and beautiful. Carly is an incredibly talented writer, and she shines in this retelling.
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