Refreshing because the books I’ve been reading have been those with multiple viewpoints. There are no other viewpoints, which was both refreshing and frustrating. This particular day has more going for it than usual as the spirits on the island begin to die, and Mae starts to suspect that Ivo, the Prosper heir, may be behind it. It’s the one night a year that high society mainlanders are invited onto the island to celebrate First Night. Mae is the central character of the novel, and it’s through her that readers experience the day’s events. From my limited understanding, a lot gets turned upside down in this reimagining. If anything, those who have read The Tempest will be able to point out these things as well as recognize how the story diverges. For the most part, knowing the source material isn’t vital to understanding the book, but it was interesting to see what was borrowed from the play. Because I haven’t read The Tempest, I did read a few summaries beforehand. All opinions are my own.**īright Ruined Things is a reimagining of Shakespeare’s The Tempest. **I was provided a copy of the book through NetGalley.
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