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Reid does it again
You tell me it's a feminist retelling i'm hooked. It's a feminist retelling of one of Shakespeares greatest literary characters i'm sold! The writing screa... READ MORE
This book left me breathless because Ava Reid never misses!!
Ava Reid consistently impresses me with her ability to weave intricate and haunting feminist stories and LADY MACBETH was no exception. I was especially dr... READ MORE
She shall play the game.
The Lady knows the stories. The Lady knows the idle gossip and fear mongering. The Lady knows what is being whispered on the winds throughout the lands.
H... READ MORE
Enchanting retelling
Actual rating: 4.5 stars
I've loved the original Macbeth by Shakespeare ever since I read it at school. This made me a little cautious going into this r... READ MORE
Lush prose, visceral, and always dancing on the precipice of horror
Lady Macbeth is a dark glittering jewel of a book. Lush prose, visceral, always dancing on the precipice of horror, I found it really difficult to put down... READ MORE
Imaginative, spellbinding, and enriched in darkness.
"Come, you spirits,
That tend on mortal thoughts, unsex me here, And fill me, from crown to the toe, top-full
Of direst cruelty."
Ava Reid's Lady Macb... READ MORE
A gorgeous retelling!
Lady Macbeth is a gothic Shakespeare retelling that gives a voice to one of his most famous villains. Reid's writing style in this is absolutely stellar, b... READ MORE
dark and delectable
Ava Reid does it again! She is fantastic at writing novels shrouded in dark fairy tales, magic and the ambitions of men. As a big fan of historical/myth re... READ MORE
A darkly lyrical reimagining of Shakespeare’s most misunderstood queen—Lady Macbeth is fierce, feminist, and unforgettable.
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid is a bold, haunting reimagining of Shakespeare’s infamous queen—told with lyrical prose, sharp insight, and a feminist edge.
Re... READ MORE
Ava Reid has done it again!
Lady Macbeth, a gothic reimagining of Shakespeare’s famous villainess, was my most anticipated read of the year and it did not disappoint! The story follow... READ MORE
A lyrical retelling of a classic
I think so many students have pondered over the character of Lady Macbeth for years but it takes a writer like Ava Reid to bring her character to life.
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Can an author do it all? Ava Reid can. 'Lady Macbeth' realistically will be on my top reads list of my entire life.
I will forever be undone by Reid’s majesty of the pen. Reid supremacy, always. Okay, collecting my thoughts is difficult following such a brilliant, genuin... READ MORE
Look like th’ innocent flower But be the serpent under ‘t
I squealed with immense joy when I received this proof in the mail, thank you so much to the publishers!
If you’re looking for a fabulous, feminist, goth... READ MORE
Atmospheric and powerful!
Ava Reid is a master of storytelling. All of her work has the most wonderful, eerie, vivid and atmospheric settings, and Lady Macbeth was no exception!
... READ MORE
A fabulous retelling
I am a huge fan of Macbeth so thought this book would appeal to me and it did. This reimagining of Lady Macbeth is powerful and dark with a gothic atmosphe... READ MORE
Compelling and atmospheric
Thank you to the publisher for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!
Listen, the only time I’ve ever read Macbeth was for scho... READ MORE
Synopsis
Fair is foul and foul is fair.
From the Sunday Times bestselling author of A Study in Drowning comes a reimagining of Lady Macbeth, Shakespeare’s most famous villainess, giving her a voice, a past, and a power that transforms the story men have written for her.
The Lady knows the stories: that her eyes induce madness in men.
The Lady knows she will be wed to the Scottish brute, who does not leave his warrior ways behind when he comes to the marriage bed.
The Lady knows his hostile, suspicious court will be a game of survival, requiring all of her wiles and hidden witchcraft to survive.
But the Lady does not know her husband has occult secrets of his own. She does not know that prophecy girds him like armour. She does not know that her magic is greater, and more dangerous, and that it will threaten the order of the world.
She does not know this yet. But she will.
Publisher information
- Publisher: Cornerstone
- ISBN: 9781529910476
- Number of pages: 320
- Dimensions: 240 x 161 x 30 mm
- Weight: 524g
- Languages: English
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Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid:
Writers will be re-writing Shakespeare for ooh, the next five billion years. This novel is positioned as a ‘bravura reimagini... READ MORE
Fair is foul
Writers will be re-writing Shakespeare for ooh, the next five billion years. This novel is positioned as a ‘bravura reimagining’ of Shakespeare’s play. A... READ MORE
Thoroughly enjoyed
Having never read or having zero knowledge of the story, I thoroughly enjoyed it! Ava’s writing style really drew me in, immersing myself into her characte... READ MORE
A beautiful retelling
I couldn't put Lady Macbeth down. Not only is the book a beautiful retelling of the classic, it was incredibly well done. I'd worried the book would fall i... READ MORE
This a difficult book to rate.
An alternate version of Macbeth with a Feminist focus should have been a feast and in many ways, it was.
It begins with Roscille arriving in cold, harsh... READ MORE
Sold by the title alone
Thank you to the publishers for this early review copy.
I have always been a Lady Macbeth fan since first reading Macbeth in School.
So I'm always deligh... READ MORE
Fascinating
I read an eARC of this book so thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley.
This was an absolutely fascinating retelling of Macbeth. The author ha... READ MORE
Absolutely stunning
I'll be the first to admit it's been over a decade since I read Macbeth, so my memory of the play is perhaps not the most reliable. However for myself I'm ... READ MORE
Dark, brutal and magical
This isn’t a Macbeth reimagining in any way so maybe step aside and find an alternative if that is what you specifically want to read at the moment. Howeve... READ MORE
Squished
My review is only covers the actual shape the book arrived in. I'm disappointed that this book was not packed more securely for shipping. It came with one ... READ MORE
Confused. Badly constructed. Very poor. Stick to Shakespeare
This was very disappointing. The author seemed very confused and rambling. I could not believe half she said. I think it was a complete waste of money. I b... READ MORE
Great re-imagining
I was so excited to dive into this book and was really looking forward to seeing events from Lady Macbeth's pov.
I studied Macbeth (the play) at school... READ MORE
Unexpectedly disappointing
I wasn't sure what to expect but I sadly was not blown away by this book. The writing felt unnecessarily complex and the plot felt lacking. How such a powe... READ MORE
Don't bother
This was a complete let down. I think if this was not written as a Lady Macbeth retelling I would have rated it higher, but as it is I don't think I can.
... READ MORE
I couldn't finish this book!
I was so excited about this book when I heard that it was being published.
However I couldn't finish it and for the first time ever, I really regret th... READ MORE
Vindication for the villain
Most of you must know by now that I’m a huge fan of Ava Reid! I was so stoked I got approved for Lady Macbeth on Netgalley & even more excited to read it o... READ MORE
Great reimagining
A great retelling of Lady Macbeth woven with Reid’s unique blend of fantasy. Absolutely loved the characterisation and pulling together of lore. A great tw... READ MORE
Absolutely stunning!
I'll be the first to admit it's been over a decade since I read Macbeth, so my memory of the play is perhaps not the most reliable. However for myself I'm ... READ MORE
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Very beautiful
I really liked this book.
It was so wonderfully poignant and incredibly touching and overall a simply beautiful read.
The writing was filled with s... READ MORE
A Beautifully Written Tale, But Enter It With The Right Expectations In Mind
Actual Rating: 3.5
’If she cannot have safety, if she cannot have love, at least she can have this. Vengeance.’
Once again Ava Reid’s exquisite writi... READ MORE
A Captivating Take on Lady Macbeth
Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid is an exceptional and deeply compelling reimagining of one of Shakespeare’s most infamous characters. Reid brings Lady Macbeth to ... READ MORE
The Play Who Must Not Be Named
The story that is all well known. The landscape that is a Character in itself. The momentum of action that brews deceit and malevolence. The spark of malic... READ MORE
Great twist on a classic
I have always enjoyed books which change the endings of books which this one did wonderfully. I always thought Lady Macbeth had too little time in the clas... READ MORE
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