“In a time so long ago begins our play, in star-crossed galaxy far, far away”
Ian Doescher has created a brilliant twist on a favorite fandom. William Shakespeare’s Star Wars is a fun and fast read that will have both Star Wars fans and Shakespeare lovers flying through the pages at light speed. Not only are the epic film moments captured in perfect prose, we also get twists on beloved Shakespearean plays. Included in the text are 20 illustrations that show popular scenes from the movies.
I was never a Shakespeare fan in High school and likely never will appreciate him as much as others. However, I found myself flipping pages quickly and matching up scenes from Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet and Julius Caesar. I loved the side thoughts (asides) from the characters which added to the story. I also laughed at the scenes with R2-D2 and Chewbacca! Beep, beep, meep, squeak, hoo! The private thoughts from our favorite little droid are a great add in. Who hasn’t wondered what he was thinking during C-3PO’s lengthy complaints?!
I would highly recommend this to both fans of Star Wars and Shakespeare alike who want a fun and dramatic take on a well known space adventure. I hope he continues through the rest of the films!
This epic saga will be released on July 2nd. Visit Quirk books for more information.
http://quirkbooks.com/ShakespeareStarWars
*This copy was provided to me for personal review purposes. My opinions and views are my own and not paid for or prompted by the author or publisher.
