The Tempest (adaptation) vs The Tempest or The Enchanted Island: Which Should You Read?
Both live on shelves: Political refugees, Shipwreck victims, Islands, Magicians, Fathers and daughters, Drama
The Tempest (adaptation)
“1.1 On board a ship carrying King Alonso of Naples and his entourage, a boatswain directs the crew to fight a great storm, but the ship appears destined to sink.”
An illustrated, abridged version of the Shakespeare play with background information and explanatory stage directions.
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- The Tempest or The Enchanted Island has the widest readership — 3 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| The Tempest (adaptation) | The Tempest or The Enchanted Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Google Books | — | 3.5 (3) |
Reception
| The Tempest (adaptation) | The Tempest or The Enchanted Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 1 | 3 |
| Editions | 35 | 196 |
| Pages | 155 | 64 |