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Queen Macbeth
Contemporary Mystery
📄 144 pages
📅 Published 2025
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Queen Macbeth

by Val McDermid

3.0 / 5
A historical retelling offering a darker, more grounded take on the Macbeth story.
Interesting idea, but didn't fully land
✓ Spoiler free 15 May 2025

I was really excited for this one; the premise is brilliant, taking a more historically accurate look at Lady Macbeth, away from the Shakespearean legend we all know. I love a good retelling that leans into the gritty reality of history. But honestly… it just felt a bit flat. The characters never quite came to life for me, and the story didn’t seem to take flight before it was over. It’s not a bad read by any means, but I was left wanting more depth, more tension, and a stronger emotional pull. A decent one-sitting read, but not one I’ll be shouting about from the rooftops. Rating: 3/5

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Author
Val McDermid
Published
2025
Pages
144
Genre
Contemporary, Mystery
My Rating
3.0 / 5
Status
Read
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