Kevin reviewed Hamlet, Prince of Robots by M. Darusha Wehm
A skillful adaptation of a classic
5 stars
I picked this up while walking through the library and was intrigued by the premise, even though Shakespearean adaptations and mash ups tend to fall flat. The beginning was a bit slow, but it picks up after Hamlet encounters the ghost of his father, just as in the original! From there, I really enjoyed the pacing and wit of this book, loving how the author was able to convert the events into a slightly-in-the-future major robotics company.
This is a good read for fans of the original looking for a new take or people that don't hold much love for the source material but are looking for a quick cyberpunk read. The skillful adaptation pushes it into five star territory.