The liberated rosaline vows to remain chaste to pursue a career as a healer. Where romeo s words had been hollow and unfounded, benvolios are filled with sincerity and true love. Js first published several years ago in the uk, this dark journey by a troubled teenager, cal, is in a genre that can be interpreted as fantasy, or as psychological mystery. Lisa fiedler is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. Shakespeare s classic retold from another perspective rosaline wont let anyone or anything get in. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 256 pages and is available in hardcover format. I wont take issue with exactly what romeo and rosalines relationship was at the beginning of the play, i figure thats close enough. Its understandably simplified for the sake of modern readers i dont really believe in. Fans of the bard will applaud this highly imaginative, lyrical text that plays with the story without damaging it. Apr 23, 2015 you get to watch literatures most famous love story through the eyes of rosaline, the brokenhearted, jilted former flameand then the downward spiral juliet sets herself on. Although his exact date of birth is unknown, many scholars put it at the end of april. When rosaline, romeos exgirlfriend, finds romance with benvolio, the two lovers hatch a plan to bring their feuding family together, but when she discovers that romeo is courting her cousin, anger within the families reach a level like never before. She has already given us a retelling of hamlet in dating hamlet. Oct 03, 2019 i would recommend saving hamlet by molly booth, where a teenage stage manager falls through a trapdoor in her high schools auditorium only to be transported back to the globe theatre and get to work with the original cast of hamlet.
A respondentoriented romeo and juliet based case study by lumini. The first edition of the novel was published in september 19th 2006, and was written by lisa fiedler. This ones the first in a fantasy series set in a strange, alternate futuristic society seemingly based on ancient rome and governed by a magical, allencompassing, big brotherlike institution known as the library. Shakespeare connections young adult novels book lists. The plot, in compliance with the flow of romeo and juliet, centers on rosalines romeos. Posted on 09 august 2019 may 2020 by lisa fiedler. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Readalikes for the shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood. However, when romeo sees rosaline, he is instantly besotted. Romeo s ex paperback september 19, 2006 by lisa fiedler author 3. Other familiar characters take turns narrating, including tybalt and even romeo himself. Shakespeare s romeo and juliet gets an extreme makeover with a feminist flavor.
Pdf romeos ex rosalines story by lisa fiedler download. Js in essence, romeo and juliet is a story about impulsive teenagers, and fiedler s retelling of the story just emphasizes that aspect. Shakespeares classic retold from another perspectiverosaline wont l. Trending book lists books goodreads users cant live without. Rosalines story by lisa fiedler, ecompasses the theme that love can happen to anyone and everyone, even the most unwilling. Rosalines story in a story based on the shakespeare play romeo and juliet, 16yearold rosaline, who is studying to be a healer, becomes romantically entangled with the montague family even as her beloved young cousin, juliet capulet, defies the family feud to secretly marry romeo. Okay, so at the library last night i picked up two looselybasedonshakespeare ya novels. Ink and bone by rachel caine if youre a booklover who loves to read books about books, youll love this book. In a story based on the shakespeare play, sixteenyearold roseline, who is studying to be a healer, becomes romantically entangled with the montague family even as her beloved young cousin, juliet capulet, defies the family feud to secretly marry romeo. A fervent heat has settled upon the city, baking the trodden dirt in the market square.
But when juliet moves back into town, she steals rob away from rose, who is absolutely crushed. Romeos ex by lisa fiedler book cover, description, publication history. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. But there are other chapters told from the perspectives of benvolio, mercutio, tybalt and romeo. Although the author tells this story from many perspectives, it s rosaline s story. Romeos ex rosalines story by lisa fiedler pdf free.
Rosalines story pdf by o lisa fiedler my sister s choice, but i thought it looked intriguing ignore the somewhat lame title it was well written overall and makes good use of both shakespearean language humor does get edgy and the romeo and juliet story my main criticism is that it gets chaotic especially as the romeo and juliet story hits its dramatic point, switching. Js in essence, romeo and juliet is a story about impulsive teenagers, and fiedlers retelling of the story just emphasizes that aspect. When rosaline, romeo s ex girlfriend, finds romance with benvolio, the two lovers hatch a plan to bring their feuding family together, but when she discovers that romeo is courting her cousin, anger within the families reach a level like never before. Now rosaline finds herself caught between her feelings, her ambition, and her familys longstanding feud with the montagues. Once was lost by sara zarr one second after by william r. Rosalines story 2006 by lisa fiedler, juliet by anne fortier 2010, and juliets nurse 2014 by lois leveen. Texas destiny texas trilogy book 1 pdf book download online. This is rosalines story, but other characters narrate, including kind. Pdf romeos ex rosalines story by lisa fiedler download pdf. Wells scaramouche by rafael sabatini 2001 space odyssey by arthur c clarke redemption by karen kingsbury and gary smalley leftover loot. Shakespeares classic retold from another perspective rosaline wont let anyone or anything. Sep 23, 20 readalikes for the shakespeare stealer by gary blackwood. S i see this novel as a comedy, turning the tragedy of hamlet upside down, yet with many of the same elements from the classic drama. In the nearly 400 years since his death, his works have been staged, translated, and reinterpreted all over the.
For never was a story of more woe, than this of juliet and her romeo. Lisa fiedlers romeos ex presents the story mainly through the eyes of rosaline, although her. Rosaline, the movie shakespeare geek, the original. Lisa fiedler is the author of a number of popular young adult novels, including two retellings of a shakespearean story from the female point of view, dating hamlet and romeos ex. A 52 week guide to cultivate an attitude of gratitude. In this book you had more than one perspective to look forward to, there was rosaline, benvolio, tybalt, mercutio, and romeo, all these perspectives are so different and they show what each character is feeling. This character with no lines in the original play tells her version of the events of the doomed starcrossed lovers. Rosaline s story by lisa fiedler was quite a good book. William shakespeare in a story based on the shakespeare play, sixteenyearold roseline, who is studying to be a healer, becomes romantically entangled with the montague family even as her beloved young cousin, juliet. Shakespeares classic retold from another perspective. Romeo s ex sticks to shakespeare s story fairly well, even using lines from the original play. Finally, a young adult novel that intelligently references classic ageappropriate literature and that i can actually admit i enjoyed reading. Rosaline wont let anyone or anything get in the way of her future as a healer.
Are you as wellread as an alevel english literature student. My first impressions were moderate the authors use of quasielizabethan language seems more of a forced affectation than an effective way to tell a story. Rosaline is a biography better put together and not as silly. Rosalines story by lisa fiedler this is a novel, aimed at teenagers, in which the story of romeo and juliet is told mostly from the perspective of rosaline.
Johnston lady macbeths daughter by lisa klein ophelia by lisa klein. In the beginning, rosaline, juliet s compassionate and decisive cousin, aspires to become a healer, despite society s expectation of her. Epl picks books modern books inspired by shakespeare. Rosalines story, written by lisa fiedler author of dating hamlet, is such a courageous and masterful book, beautifully complimenting that of romeo and juliet. The plot, in compliance with the flow of romeo and juliet, centers on rosalines romeos first lover interpretation of the events. Some of the published credits of lisa fiedler include romeos ex. Some i remember fondly though they were often atrociously written include saving juliet by suzanne selfors, romeos ex. Maybe, in shakespeares eyes, but lisa fiedler s romeos ex. Part one prologue verona, italy, 1595, spring in a small cottage belonging to the healer, lady rosaline did occupy herself with the business of tidying shelves and cupboards. This is rosalines story, but other characters narrate, including kind benvolio a montague, who loves rosaline, and even her cousin tybalt.
Rosalines story by lisa fiedler was quite a good book. I have a weakness, both for shakespeare and for ya fiction, so it was fairly inevitable. Lisa fiedler is the author of a number of popular young adult novels, including two retellings of a shakespearean story from the female point of view, dating hamlet and romeo s ex. The month of april is tied in many ways to william shakespeare. You get to watch literatures most famous love story through the eyes of rosaline, the brokenhearted, jilted former flameand then the downward spiral juliet sets herself on. It also comes before romeos ex though reading them out of criticism isnt a english deal. Rosaline s story by lisa fiedler, ecompasses the theme that love can happen to anyone and everyone, even the most unwilling. Lisa fiedler is the author of a number of popular young adult novels, including two retellings of a. She saw her first broadway play at age seven and has been badly belting out show tunes ever since.
Hamlins reading blog season 3 because reading is lit. Where romeos words had been hollow and unfounded, benvolios are filled with. Lisa fiedler books, biography, contact information. This book retells the classic romeo and juliet from the perspective of rosaline, juliets strongwilled cousin for whom romeo first carried a torch. Rosalines story lisa fiedler in a story based on the shakespeare play, sixteenyearold roseline, who is studying to be a healer, becomes romantically entangled with the montague family even as her beloved young cousin, juliet capulet, defies the family feud to secretly marry romeo. Rosalines story by lisa fiedler a surprisingly entertaining retelling of shakespeares play romeo and juliet. Maybe, in shakespeares eyes, but lisa fiedlers romeos ex. I rather like lisa fiedler s way of literary shakespearean stories with humor and. Lisa fiedlers romeos ex presents the story mainly through the eyes of rosaline. Lisa fiedler is a published author of children s books and young adult books. In the beginning, rosaline, juliets compassionate and decisive cousin, aspires to become a healer, despite societys expectation of her.
Set in verona in 1595, this new take on the tragic tale of doomed young lovers and their feuding families stars juliet s 160yearold cousin rosaline and romeo s kinsman benvolio. Cooney one book i actually still like, though it is a bit shallow. Although the author tells this story from many perspectives, its rosalines story. Gaughen masque of the red death by bethany giffin juliet immortal by stacey jay exit, pursued by a bear by e. Rosaline s story lisa fiedler in a story based on the shakespeare play, sixteenyearold roseline, who is studying to be a healer, becomes romantically entangled with the montague family even as her beloved young cousin, juliet capulet, defies the family feud to secretly marry romeo.
With great care she arranged the multitude of jars and flagons containing herbal ointments and medicinal liquids. Shakespeares romeo and juliet gets an extreme makeover with a feminist flavor. Lisa fiedler books list of books by author lisa fiedler. This is rosaline s story, but other characters narrate, including kind. Her books for children and young adults include the mouseheart trilogy. Rosalines story by lisa fiedler, and enter three witches by caroline b.
Shakespeares classic retold from another perspective rosaline wont let anyone or anything get in the way of her future as a healer. Everyone knows that the young, vain lovers hooked up the first day, married the next, and died together afterwords. The wrath and the dawn renee ahdieh page 1 of 1 previous next page. The fandom games library book haul march 9, 2017 show list info. Some of the published credits of lisa fiedler include romeo s ex. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Unlike fiedlers other book, dating hamlet is told from ophelias pointofcharacter only. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are. And it s the feisty, smart rosaline juliet s cousin, who s training to be a healer whom readers will instantly relate to and root for. In a story based on the shakespeare play, sixteenyearold. Shakespeares classic retold from another perspective rosaline wont let anyone or anything get in. Set in verona in 1595, this new take on the tragic tale of doomed young lovers and their feuding families stars juliets 160yearold cousin rosaline and romeos kinsman benvolio. Rosalines story by lisa fiedler the collectors book of science fiction by h.
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