Pop Sonnets

Erik Didrekson


Pop Sonnets, written by Erik Didrekson and published by Quirk Books, is the perfect marriage of Shakespeare and pop music you didn't know you needed in your life. The book starts out with the premise that there is a secret manuscript of Shakespeare's Sonnets that has been used by the music industry as a source for lyrics for pop songs for years, and this book is that manuscript. I found the verses to be well written as well a very funny. I read some of the sonnets out loud and had people guess what the song was, and I think this definitely enhanced the reading experience. This book is the perfect way to enliven an evening in with a couple of friends. I got a review copy from Net Galley and ended up reading it all in one night. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a fan of the bard, pop music, or comedy (so everyone who isn't an ego-maniacal, black-hearted, puppy hating villain).Don't forget to get your copy, which will be released on October 6 2015!

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