This modern day novel adaptation is one for the girls. This unique adaptation is written from the point of view of Ophelia. It is set in a modern day royal household, where Ophelia is the daughter of a trusted royal advisor. She is the darling of the press and is splashed across magazines and tv. She is dating the Prince of Denmark, but all is not well with Hamlet. He is moody and difficult and their relationship is falling apart.
This novel has several twists on the story of Hamlet, but is told in such an engaging and fresh way, you can forgive some of the plot diversions (I don't want to give away any spoilers). The story has flashbacks to other times in the book, which make it interesting and provides a bit more of a back story to the characters.
Whilst it is truly a work of fiction, it does follow the themes that appear in the play, but in a modern days setting that teens can relate to.
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