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Cawdor (Act 1) [Kindle Edition]

Hasham Abbas (Author)
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Act 1: 11th century Scotland, a dangerous and unfamiliar place. From the heavens above, dark forces gather and plot to bring war and destruction to the realm of good King Duncan. In this desperate hour, a hero emerges, a saviour from chaos. He is Macbeth. But all men have their price...

Act 1 length: 22 fully illustrated colour pages.

Cawdor is an episodic comic-form adaptation of William Shakespeare's tragic story of one man's fall from grace, and is ideally viewed on a colour-capable device with a reasonably large screen (i.e. Cawdor is NOT suitable for the monochrome Kindle, but displays well on PC and tablets). It is for lovers of the Bard's original text as well as those looking for an accessible entry to his greatest work, and for fans of science fiction and alternate reality worlds generally.

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  • Format: Kindle Edition
  • File Size: 2751 KB
  • Print Length: 25 pages
  • Sold by: Amazon Media EU S.à r.l.
  • Language English
  • ASIN: B006KLZ5RQ
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #56,055 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Well worth a read 19 Dec 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
As a huge fan of Shakespeare's Macbeth, I'm always interested in the occasional adaptations that pop up here and there. Cawdor I think is one of the more interesting ones, keeping the medieval cultural setting but greatly upping the degree of technological advancement within its world. There is a rationale behind it, but it might be considered a spoiler so I'll keep that out of this review.

At initial glance, the story appeared to be a straight lifting of Macbeth's text with illustrations to go alongside, and a few science fiction references thrown in for good measure. But as I read further I began to notice that Cawdor has undergone a... streamlining process, though it might not be so obvious to those unfamiliar with the story. Some sections of the text that might not make immediate sense to a modern audience (as they require a medieval minds-eye) have been omitted. Not a loss, in my humble opinion, as their presence ultimately tends to detract from the overall flow - or at least that's what I find in my students. Not only that, dialogue has been altered in intriguing ways. Words have been replaced here and there, sentences put in the mouths of a different character or delivered in an alternative context to subtley alter meaning and motive.

The illustrations themselves are well done but to be fully enjoyed are probably best viewed on one's PC, rather than the black and white Kindle. And it is only the first act of the story, but the price is cheap enough to justify the length. All said, I'm looking forward to seeing the second act and hope it arrives soon.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition
Must say I thoroughly enjoyed reading this e-comic. Having not read the original since my school days the plot is easy to grasp with this modern adaptation. Plus its also nice to see it mixed with a science fiction flavour - something I'm sure hasn't been attempted before.

Looking forward to Act 2!!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Review 18 Dec 2011
Format:Kindle Edition
Brilliant and thoroughly enjoyable comic. Surprised at the level of detail in the pictures. Also a bargain at just 89p. Can not wait for Act II
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Cawdor or Macbeth
Cawdor is the latest installment from the talented UK based writer Hasham Abbas and if you haven't yet experienced his unique take on Macbeth then you have truly missed out. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Zhagum A. Arshad
Really enjoyed this
Just wanted to take the time to comment on this great work which was really enjoyable and different. Read more
Published 4 months ago by House
Original take on a classic!
Excellent adaptation of Macbeth can't wait for the next installment. Thoroughly recommended and fantastic illustration makes this series a thrilling journey for all.
Published 4 months ago by matching bedrooms
Wonderful twist on an old classic
This is an intriguing and well-written twist on the Scottish Play. Exceptionally well illustrated to bring the characters and futuristic setting to life. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Peter Falcon
Shakespeare 2.0, very cool!
Really enjoyable read, though I would strongly advise it's viewed in colour and not on an older kindle. Monochrome just doesn't do it justice.
Published 4 months ago by A. Ali
Easy to pick up
Wasn't ever able to get into Shakespeare but thought I'd give this a go because of the low price. Pleasantly suprised at the accessibility, and was able to enjoy the story.
Published 4 months ago by Sikander
Cawdor (Act 1) [Kindle Edition]
Its a good starting with a great art. I also enjoyed reading the comic. I am definitely going to purchase the next series.

Amin
Published 4 months ago by Amin Photography
An interesting read!
Last time i read Macbeth was when i was in school. I gotta say i prefer this version to the one my English teacher made us read. Love the illustrations and story. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Shagufta
Shakespeare gets an upgrade!
Great sci-fi adaptation of Macbeth! Amazing work on the illustrations. Well worth the price.

Would recommend to anyone. (Looking forward to Act 2)
Published 5 months ago by Rizwan Younis
Interesting take
Found the personality of Lady Macbeth more sympathetic than in other works. Was impressed by her well rounded character. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Paul Canning
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