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A review by lilylanie
Mr. Shakespeare's Bastard by Richard B. Wright
3.0
Had this book been written by an author that I didn't already know and like, I doubt I would have read it. The "imaginary love child of a historic figure" story line doesn't really sound all that promising or original on its own. But having loved Clara Callan, I was prepared to give Mr. Shakespeare's Bastard a try.
Fortunately, it really is an excellent book. I enjoyed the way half of it was the mother's story, as told to her daughter, and the other half the daughter's story, as told to her young friend. And I liked that they were rich and interesting characters in themselves, not just by virtue of their relationship with Shakespeare.
Overall it seems a bit fluffy for Wright, and I'm not sure what compelled him to choose this subject, but it was a good read for those who like historical fiction.
Fortunately, it really is an excellent book. I enjoyed the way half of it was the mother's story, as told to her daughter, and the other half the daughter's story, as told to her young friend. And I liked that they were rich and interesting characters in themselves, not just by virtue of their relationship with Shakespeare.
Overall it seems a bit fluffy for Wright, and I'm not sure what compelled him to choose this subject, but it was a good read for those who like historical fiction.