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Hag-Seed
- The Tempest Retold
- Narrated by: Robert Holmes Thomson
- Length: 8 hrs and 11 mins
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Summary
It's got a thunderstorm in it. And revenge. Definitely revenge.
Felix is at the top of his game as artistic director of the Makeshiweg Theatre Festival. His productions have amazed and confounded. Now he's staging a Tempest like no other: not only will it boost his reputation, it will heal emotional wounds. Or that was the plan.
Instead, after an act of unforeseen treachery, Felix is living in exile in a backwoods hovel, haunted by memories of his beloved lost daughter, Miranda. And brewing revenge.
After 12 years revenge finally arrives in the shape of a theatre course at a nearby prison. Here Felix and his inmate actors will put on his Tempest and snare the traitors who destroyed him. It's magic! But will it remake Felix as his enemies fall?
Margaret Atwood's novel take on Shakespeare's play of enchantment, revenge and second chances leads us on an interactive, illusion-ridden journey filled with new surprises and wonders of its own.
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- daniel
- 13-01-18
One of the best books ever, a must have for all
A very thrilling and spell-binding new take on Shakespeare 's The Tempest, especially valuable for teachers thinking of putting the play on stage
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- Monica Shanta Brown
- 17-03-19
Very good
I am studying the tempest at school and found this adaptation a really engaging way to get to grips with the original plot! The dramatisation is particularly engaging and impressive!!
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- Laura Wilkins
- 18-01-17
Exceptional
Remarkable author and pitch perfect narration. The musical input is inspirational and very, very clever.
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- miss z tribello
- 23-04-18
Excellent!
Beautifully narrated. This is an outstanding retelling of The Tempest. I only wish she would re-write Shakepeare’s other plays too!
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- Mrs. Karen Proctor
- 01-12-16
Hag Seed - The Tempest retold
Absolutely gorgeous. Fascinating and completely satisfying. Atwood revelling in her extraordinary literary powers. Loved it!
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- Cymru 303
- 01-02-18
Tempest retold
An absorbing reinterpretation of The Tempest, and at the same time illuminating the original play.
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- bookylady
- 17-10-16
Clever dark humour makes for a great read.Loved it
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This is a high-class re-telling of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest.' It is full of clever ideas and twists and if you like Margaret Atwood's style of writing you will very likely love this. It is classic Atwood, full of witty dialogue, amazing imagination,clever and daring plotting and memorable characters. I listened to this story over two days, in awe of a master storyteller. Loved every minute of it.
You don't need to be familiar with the Shakespeare play to enjoy this tale and there is some explanation of the Bard's characters at the end of the book.
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- Sue
- 08-01-17
Genius of Atwood for reinventing Shakespeare
As a fan of Margaret Atwood I was looking forward to this book but it exceeded my expectations.
Having performed The Tempest as a child, it was an incredibly innovative approach to tell a completely modern story but using an old Shakespearean plot, while describing the play itself. Not only did it highlight Atwood's ingenuity, it also showed how relevant Shakespeare continues to be. The revenge itself was brilliant and extremely fulfilling - as well completely unexpected.
Be prepared for long expanations into The Tempest - it might be boring for those who aren't a fan. It definitely felt like studying it all over again but with a fresh perspective. The reader did a great job in performing such a complex storyline.
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- Snaithe
- 28-10-16
Super awesome
The beat Margaret Atwood book so far. Poignant and feel good and funny, had me grinning all the way through. Highly recommend.
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- Michelle Farrington
- 30-11-18
Amazing
Overall an imaginative re-telling by Atwood and a fantastic, colorful reading by Thomson. A must read for any Atwood fan.
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