Dating hamlet ophelias story summary

I absolutely loved this book--Hamlet is my favorite tragedy and it was nice to see Ophelia play a central role. Aug 23, Phair rated it it was amazing Shelves: I loved this clever retelling of Hamlet that gave it an entirely different and strangely plausible ending. This would be great for a high school English class to read for Shakespeare studies with a challenge for students to come up with other alternate outcomes for the play. Jun 09, Kristen Landon rated it it was ok. I thought this was such an amazing idea for a book. It didn't live up to the potential for me.

I actually became rather bored. A blurb on the jacket claims that Fiedler plays with the original without ruining it. I think she ruined everything Shakespear was trying to accomplish. For one thing--everyone lives! Ha, ha--they were all just pretending to be crazy and to die. The evil uncle dies, but everyone else was just faking it.

Apr 25, Trisha rated it it was amazing. This book began my foray into reading stories of this type, novels based on Shakespeare plays. I picked it up at a library book sale and it was well worth the buck. I'd say it may be even worth the full price but I'm pretty sure you can get it cheaper somewhere else. Who's got a need for a new hobby? Maybe me but of well. Anyways, this book is Hamlet from Ophelia's point of view and let me tell you. If you like alternate endings, this may be the book for you.

Jul 21, Melissa DeJesus rated it liked it Shelves: I liked Ophelia by Lisa Klein just a bit more than this one.

It explored more into why Ophelia was who she was. Dating Hamlet started right as Shakespear's Hamlet started, with the King already dead. It was just told by Ophelia. It was still an interesting read and one for those who love the story of Hamlet as much as I do. Sep 22, Allanna rated it really liked it. Unlike Fiedler's other book, Dating Hamlet is told from Ophelia's point-of-view only.

It also comes before Romeo's Ex though reading them out of order isn't a huge deal. I rather like Lisa Fiedler 's way of retelling Shakespearean stories with humor and with wonderful background. I'd like to see these novels made into movies. Jun 04, Crys rated it liked it Shelves: I would have enjoyed this book more had I not already read Ophelia , which is a lot like this book.

I found the writing leaving something to be desired, but the plot line is creative. This would be great for middle schoolers, but I also recommend it to anyone who teaches Hamlet. Oct 09, Diana Tran rated it it was ok Shelves: It's a different perspective, but no. This just seemed silly and the language is too mixed between modern and pretend Elizabethian.

Rosaline is a lot better put together and not as silly. I like Lisa Klein's version better. Dec 27, Chelsea rated it liked it. I'm pretty familer with Hamlet. I have not read it but I know the story well and have seen a movie version. This book was a light easy read, I didn't love it but it was fun.

A little too many changes in the plot for my taste. In my opinion Lisa Fiedler's book Romeo's Ex is way better! Feb 08, Alana rated it liked it Shelves: This was a fun book. I read it right after I finished reading Hamlet in English, so the puns seemed fresh, the dialogue was right on par, and the fresh perspective was really endearing.

I would recommend it for a quick read.

Aug 27, Bill Daisley added it. I was intrigued by both the point of view and the placement of the story in modern times I enjoyed the book, finding it easier to empathise with this Ophelia than with the original. Aug 04, Kelly rated it really liked it Shelves: Teens who like Shakespeare's play Hamlet, should read this.

It's Ophelia's side of the story she only faked her suicide so she's alive to tell the tale. And Ophelia does narrate all that happens in the Bard's famous play. This is great fun. Dec 28, Autumn-leigh rated it it was amazing. This book is amazing and reminds me of Romeo and Juliet a little. Sep 21, Dara Bohn added it. Aug 10, Megan rated it it was amazing Recommends it for: Shakespeare's Hamlet told from Hamlet's girlfriend Ophelia! Rockabye Hamlet The Lion King Last Action Hero Hamlet Retrieved from " https: Articles with short description Pages to import images to Wikidata All stub articles.

Views Read Edit View history. This page was last edited on 6 October , at By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. We climb toward the sky as it swirls above us. We are high, so high, where only men are allowed. This fills me with more than excitement. Anne says I was born to misbehave. Perhaps she is correct. In the east, the sky is milky gray, not yet daylit. Anne hears them first. I stop to listen. The voices approaching are familiar.

One in particular is that of Horatio--friend of Hamlet, schoolfellow atWittenberg, a guest at Elsinore for the funeral, but gone these many days. Anne's eyes gleam with surprised joy. Anne is taken with him, verily. I've seen her look upon him as a starving man might look on bread. She knows that Horatio, before his departure, did believe he loved me. But for all his beauty, Horatio was not for me. And to his great credit, Horatio quit his courtship when he learned of Hamlet's intentions in my regard. That, I always felt, spoke of the depth of their friendship.

From the guard's walk, I hear the officer Marcellus and Horatio as they greet the guard Barnardo. It is a moment before the dull-witted oaf notices that Marcellus has been joined by Horatio. Horatio's golden voice ripples with his response. I strain to hear them as they go on to speak of a visitation they expect this night. I knew as much; the moon told me Something dreaded is expected to arrive. The damp night crawls suddenly along my spine; I thirst for more, for more Anne is cooing over Horatio's auburn hair. I hush her firmly. They continue their discourse, and now I learn from Marcellus that which they fear.

The words reach me as though on a wisp of smoke; he foretells the coming of an apparition.

William Shakespeare

The very breath catches in my throat. They speak in such shrouded voices. Shrouded like death itself, which, they say, has walked this very watch among them.