The Reading Bud

Book Blog by Heena Rathore-Pardeshi

Book Review: Players by Bridget Nash

Author: Bridget Nash
Release Date: 11th October 2015
Genre: Dystopian, YA
Edition: E-book
Pages: 500
Publisher: Wallace Publishing

Rating: ★★★+1/2

Blurb:

Ryan Scribe is eighteen and has it made.
He lacks nothing and doesn’t even know anyone who lacks anything.
Then he hears a beautiful actress say, “Truth is often stranger than perception,” and he begins to look at his world with new eyes.
All it takes is one wrong question and he is swiftly banished from the only home he’s ever known. Forced to join a band of traveling players, stage actors who look like they could have stepped straight out of Elizabethan England, Ryan begins to question his life, his country and everyone around him. Can he really trust a group of actors? Will his questions land him in even more danger?

Review

Players by Bridget Nash is a unique Dystopian read with a touch of Shakespearian feel.

The plot of this book was quite unique and considerably impressive. I liked the dystopian setting, which is always the most important element in this genre, and I also liked the characters. The artistic Shakespearian touch tot he story in terms of writing as well as the concept really added a layer of positive complexity as well as a defined character to the plot.

I liked the main character of Ryan Scribe as he was very relatable and easy to like and loved reading about him and his journey. I also liked the secondary characters. but overall the story went a bit too heavy and hence I’m deduction 1/2 a star from my rating of 4 out of 5.

In spite of having liked so much, I feel that the overall story seemed a bit too heavy and hence I’m deducting 1/2 a star from my rating of 4 out of 5.

I’d recommend this book to all Dystopian lovers and the fans of Shakespearian literature.

More from the author: Author Interview: Bridget Nash


Goodreads and Amazon

2 responses to “Book Review: Players by Bridget Nash”

  1. alwaystrustinbooks Avatar

    Dystopian and Shakespearean influences together sounds rather interesting 😊

    Like

    1. Heena Rathore P. Avatar

      Yep, that’s what makes this book so special.
      Thanks for dropping by! 🙂

      Liked by 1 person

I love reading your comments, so please go ahead…

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

I’m Heena

Welcome to The Reading Bud, my cosy corner of the internet dedicated to all things books and authors. Here, I invite you to join me on a journey of discovering under-represented books, independent and small press authors, and all things book with a touch of love and loud purrs. Let’s get Reading!

Book of the Month

Read this captivating story on the adventures and hardships of Frank Knightlite, a man who strives to illuminate darkness with his lantern in search of answers to life’s questions.
You can get it here.
August 2017
M T W T F S S
 123456
78910111213
14151617181920
21222324252627
28293031  

Reading is like breathing to me.

Recent Posts

  • Graphic Novel Review: Chelsea’s Forever Garden by Laura Lamb

    Book Details: Author: Laura LambRelease Date: 9th October 2021Genre: Children’s Fiction, Middle Grade FictionSeries: Format: E-book Pages: 32 pagesPublisher: Blurb:Imagine being given a gift beyond your wildest dreams! Chelsea is beyond excited to now possess her own plot of land…

  • Book Review: Playtime in Vella Dera by Benzon Ray Barbin

    Book Details: Author: Benzon Ray BarbinRelease Date: 27th October 2021Genre: Science-Fiction Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Short StorySeries: Format: E-book Pages: 54 pagesPublisher: Blurb:What are the consequences of denying one’s true self?A traveler named Enauria has returned home for the first time…

  • Gaming Website Review: Solitaire.org

    Among the solitaire games, following are the ones I liked the most (and spent 2 days and nights playing continuously!) The game website that I am talking about is Solitaire.org. Solitaire.org is a mind-blowing online gaming…

  • Author Interview: Cathleen Cohen

    Welcome to TRB Lounge. Today, I’d like to welcome author Cathleen Cohen for an author interview with The Reading Bud. About The Author Cathleen Cohen Cathleen Cohen was the 2019 Poet Laureate of Montgomery County, PA. A painter and…

  • Book Review: Into the Violet Gardens by Isaac Nasri

    Book Details: Author: Isaac NasriRelease Date: 16th August 2021Genre: Science-Fiction, CyberpunkSeries: Format: E-book Pages: 252 pagesPublisher: Blurb:The year is 2024. A ruthless cartel dominates Latin America, and the FBI’s Troy Levi gets commissioned to intervene. A cyborg for the bureau’s…