Wednesday, January 3, 2018

Review: MacBeth: The Graphic Novel by Williams Shakespeare and Gareth Hinds

Synopsis: Set against the moody backdrop of eleventh-century Scotland, Gareth Hinds’s captivating, richly illustrated interpretation takes readers into the claustrophobic mind of a man driven mad by ambition. An evil seed takes root in the mind of Macbeth, a general in the king’s army, when three witches tell him he will one day be king. At the urging of his wife, he resolves to take the throne by the most direct path: a dagger in the heart of King Duncan. But “blood will have blood,” and when others grow suspicious of his sudden rise to power, is Macbeth prepared to commit more murders to keep the crown? (from the online description)

Review:  As for graphic novels, this is well-done. Sharp lines and dark, brooding colors given a fine backdrop of the dark and bloody story.  Hinds takes some liberties with the story, cutting the lines to just the basics, as the pictures tell much of what the words would have. His editing is well-done and maintains the blood-drenched tone of the story.  However, my only fault is that, I didn't like the story. MacBeth, as it turns out, is not my favorite Shakespeare. Despite Hinds excellent execution, I didn't like the story.

Bookmarks: 3 of 5

Awards: None

ISBN: 978-0-7636-7802-9
Year Published: 2015 (MacBeth written in approx. 1606)
Date Finished: 11-25-2017
Pages: 145

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