Orlion reviewed The Girlhood of Shakespeare's Heroines by John Crowley
Review of "The Girlhood of Shakespeare's Heroines" on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I had actually read this earlier this year and only now remembered to put it in Goodreads.
The Girlhood of Shakespeare's Heroines is a coming of age story with the backdrop of a summer camp centered around producing Shakespearean plays. The authorship of the plays is explored as is the concept of a "free spirit". As well crafted as these portions are, the novella gets its fifth star because of the interaction between Harriet and our main character decades after the events and the... tragedy... that put an end to them.
The end scene in particular is beautifully executed and completely devastating. So have a cat ready to cuddle or an anti-vaxxer nearby to punch, because you'll need it.