The Shakespeare Secret by J L Carrell is 'almost' to Shakespeare what the The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown is to Leonardo Da Vinci.
There are twists and turns galore and in that respect it is a very compelling read. However, being of that genre, the twists are generally expected. You start by trusting no one and expect the worst and therefore are not too surprised when some of your expectations are realised.
The sub-story about The Bard and the theories surrounding his existance were fascinating and intriguing and I enjoyed this aspect of the novel.
I did, however find the book unnecessarily 'wordy' and this restricted, for me, the flow. Personally speaking, I found some of the elaborate phrasing gratutious (and I write this as a person who is happy to use 20 words when one will surfice).
However, as a good story, good plot and a good read, I would recommend it.
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Advantages: A good thriller, plot twists, interesting facts dotted throughout Disadvantages: Plot holes, not an easy read, lack of character development
Advantages: A good thriller, plot twists, interesting facts dotted throughout Disadvantages: Plot holes, not an easy read, lack of character development
May 18th, 2008
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