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meagan_kay's review
informative
inspiring
reflective
5.0
the real tragedy is that I can’t go see Hadestown live right now (or at least watch a proshot of it) because this book somehow made me love this musical even more.
rosaok's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
such a good book, exactly what i hoped it would be. i love hearing about the processes artists go through to create their work, and anaïs mitchell is so good at exploring and reflecting on it.
i got into hadestown midway through bits of the broadway soundtrack being released, and the first version of it i got into was the concept album - i definitely have a soft spot for the more abstract, poetic earlier versions of the work, but seeing how the tensions between drama and music played out behind the scenes makes me appreciate the broadway version even more. can't wait to see it in london in just over a week!!
mitchell tying the continued cycles of revision to the lyrics into the cyclical nature of the show itself gives the book a really satisfying parallel narrative alongside the narrative of the lyrics themselves
i got into hadestown midway through bits of the broadway soundtrack being released, and the first version of it i got into was the concept album - i definitely have a soft spot for the more abstract, poetic earlier versions of the work, but seeing how the tensions between drama and music played out behind the scenes makes me appreciate the broadway version even more. can't wait to see it in london in just over a week!!
mitchell tying the continued cycles of revision to the lyrics into the cyclical nature of the show itself gives the book a really satisfying parallel narrative alongside the narrative of the lyrics themselves
tifferschang's review
informative
fast-paced
4.0
Exactly what the you expect the book to be. Insightful to read and see the development of the lyrics. Would also love to read about the development of the cast and set.
whattaylorreads's review against another edition
challenging
informative
medium-paced
5.0
If you are a fan of musicals, especially Hadestown, this book was a fascinating look at the process of writing and rewriting a show. Not every show goes through this process, but for an original idea to be formed, make several stops along the way, and finally reach the destination over a decade later is a testament to the dedication it takes to be creative.
priscilla's review
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
5.0
Genuinely such an interesting read, both as a writer and as a fan of this musical!
claudiamccarron's review
4.0
You won't experience the full magic of the musical, but that's to be expected. Where this book shines is in giving glimpses of Mitchell's writing process and insights on the revision.
amanda_quinn's review
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
4.0
I love lyric books like this. Reminded me when I got the Sondheim lyric book as a kid.