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“This was a really nice, short, interesting book. I really liked it because it was very easy to get into. I like non-fiction books where I don't feel intimidated by scholarly wording, or scientific talk that I don't understand. This book was not so much about Shakespeare as it was about how little we truly know about him. It was also more of a collection of stories about the eccentric scholars who have studied and researched Shakespeare's life. I had yet to have a chance to read a Bill Bryson book even though they always come highly recommended to me, but I am definitely more inclined to pick up some of his other books now just based on how much I liked this little ditty. ”
Pinkbookdragon wrote this review Saturday, July 16, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“I should have chosen a biography of someone we know just a little more about.”
How few of us emerge from such beginning! wrote this review Thursday, July 14, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“ Not a lot new, but concise and interesting style.”
Rie K wrote this review Wednesday, July 13, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“OK, I"ll admit it. I didn't really finish this book. I started it a year ago, and have been reading bits and pieces every since. It is full of enough historical data to be very interesting and is written in that fabulous Bill Bryson tone, but I just couldn't deal iwth it in large stretches. Don't know exactly why.”
Lisa E wrote this review Friday, July 1, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Charming light entertainment.”
Lenon wrote this review Wednesday, June 29, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“A great read and a fresh take on the Bard.”
Johnny Go wrote this review Sunday, June 26, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“Easily the most informative and comprehensive of all the books on the life Shakespeare that I've read.”
Steven H wrote this review Friday, May 13, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
“It's amazing how little we know about this guy. As usual, Bryson's investigations are fascinating, honest, and insightful. ”
Brian Q wrote this review Wednesday, May 11, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
0 of 1 members found this review helpful“good!”
Conor D wrote this review Friday, May 6, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No“very interesting stuff”
anotheravidreader wrote this review Saturday, April 9, 2011. ( reply | permalink ) Was this review helpful? Yes | No
