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Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel | A.J. Hartley, David Hewson
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An electrifying modern language reimagining of Shakespeares classic tale of vengeance - the much-requested text of the international bestselling audiobook voiced by Richard Armitage. It is a tale of ghosts, of madness, of revenge - of old alliances giving way to new intrigues. Denmark is changing, shaking off its medieval past. War with Norway is on the horizon. And Hamlet - son of the old king, nephew of the new - becomes increasingly entangled in a web of deception - and murder. Struggling to find his place in this strange new order Hamlet tries to rekindle his relationship with Ophelia - the daughter of Elsinores cunning spy master, a man with plots of his own. Hamlet turns for advice and support to the one person he can trust -- Young Yorick, the slippery, unruly jester, whose father helped Hamlet through a difficult childhood. And all the while the armed forces of Fortinbras, prince of Norway, start to assemble, threatening to bring down Elsinore forever.
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Becker
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel | A.J. Hartley, David Hewson
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I listened to this very haunting audio production and it is now one of my very favourite audio books of all time.

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mariaku21
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel | A.J. Hartley, David Hewson
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Pickpick

Let me say that Richard Armitage needs to lend his voice to more audiobook readings.
Interesting character adaptation of these characters.
one down from my #MtTBR pile

ShookBelf Love me a bit of Mr. Armitage 💖💖 7y
mariaku21 @ShookBelf , this book made me love him more. 💞 7y
daniwithtea Oh my. I‘m going to need to get a copy of that! 7y
mariaku21 @daniwithtea I got mine from iBooks on the iPad but I know Audible has it as well if that helps! 7y
daniwithtea @mariaku21 good to know - thanks!! 7y
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mariaku21
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel | A.J. Hartley, David Hewson
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I saw that @Chelleo had commented about knowing more on our #litsyavatar and mine is an artist interpretation of Belle if she was a club raver and I just loved it.

Belle has been my fave Disney princess since her inception; I see a lot of me in her so why not?
The whole image has her wearing these chunky yellow fur boots and yellow short suspenders.

Chelleo Love Fan art/interpretations!! 7y
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HannaPolkadots
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel | A.J. Hartley, David Hewson
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Pickpick

This was excellent, and much prefered to the "real" Hamlet. Though staying true to Shakespeare, Hartley just adds more detail and I find I care more about the characters here. Will definitely use this next time I teach Hamlet in Eng.lit.

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HannaPolkadots
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel | A.J. Hartley, David Hewson
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Made a dress while future husband Richard Armitage read this Hamlety novel. I enjoy Hartley's take on the story immensely- is one allowed to say that one prefers this over the original?😳🙈😉

TrishB Love the dress ❤️ 7y
HannaPolkadots Thanks @TrishB ! 😍 7y
MayJasper So you prefer this version to Shakespeare's. Why the heck not? Tudor English is often impenetrable in my opinion. 7y
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CarrieKitz
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel | A.J. Hartley, David Hewson
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3 🌟 I wanted to love this, but even Richard Armitage's brilliant narration couldn't make the writing more than just okay for me.

Imlostinbooks I'm struggling through the book right now. I love it and get frustrated in equal measure. 9y
CarrieKitz @Imlostinbooks That was my experience, too. 9y
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CarrieKitz
Hamlet, Prince of Denmark: A Novel | A.J. Hartley, David Hewson
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I really thought I could listen to anything at all if it was read by Richard Armitage, but I'm having a hard time getting into this one. Anyone read it? Should I keep going?

Dogearedcopy Well, since you presumably know how it ends, if you're not enjoying the narration, I would recommend DNF-ing it! 9y
CarrieKitz I am enjoying the narration, but Hamlet is such a whiner! Lol 9y
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