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I loved the audio book and Richard Armitage did an excellent job reading it. The variation in the voices is marvelous (I would have liked to hear more from the scottish soldier)
So why not 5 stars?
Because I was distracted by confusion...
I just had read and seen Shakespeares Version in different variations
So I always tried to match them and sometimes that didn't work out.
Especially Ophelias drowning storyline didn't made sense (at first) and while it was actually a good idea, the confusion got m ...more
So why not 5 stars?
Because I was distracted by confusion...
I just had read and seen Shakespeares Version in different variations
So I always tried to match them and sometimes that didn't work out.
Especially Ophelias drowning storyline didn't made sense (at first) and while it was actually a good idea, the confusion got m ...more

Wonderful...I was so thoroughly entertained by this version of Shakespeare. I had just recently listened to the play as it is written and read by various actors in the traditional sense and this was a more lengthy tale with more of a movie feel. Richard Armitage was a perfect choice as a reader for this with his background in acting. He gave each character their own voice and personality. Whether or not you are familiar with RA's work or you will not be disappointed when listening to this. The w
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Oct 15, 2019
Michaela
marked it as to-read

Aug 03, 2015
Christen
marked it as to-read