Hamlet and Ophelia: A Novel

by John Marsden

Marsden’s novel, Hamlet and Ophelia, stays true to the original Shakespeare’s Hamlet and does an excellent job of modernizing the play and translating the play into a contemporary english. It was a fast read and one you could pay attention to throughout the novel.

However, the title of the novel suggests a deeper insight into the relationship between the flirtatious Hamlet and Ophelia and I was disappointed that it did little to reach for that impression.

Overall, a good, fast read, especially fun to read in the holidays when you have nothing else to do. :D