Storybook Favorites

The story The Thin Line Between Tragedy and Comedy, is an interactive retelling of the classic Romeo and Juliet. In this case, however, the reader gets to choose the fate of the two lovers. I found this to be an imaginative twist of Shakespeare's classic, mostly because it allows people to change Shakespear's tragic ending! It has a unique format (evident in both the diary-like writing style and the option to choose alternate courses for the characters), a navigatable layout, and the relatable aspect of love interwoven through its plot. The introduction lays all of this out concisely and invitingly, pulling the reader along for the ride!

Juliet on the Balcony by John Massey Wright (source: Wikimedia).

I really enjoyed the fresh take on perhaps the most infamous mythological character, Hercules, in the story The Women of Hercules: Telling Stories from Her Point of View. The author presents this work as a screenplay, with each line preceded by the speaker's name. This both makes the story easier to follow and, in my opinion, more engaging. The topic covers characters that I am familiar with, but creatively casts them in a new light by having them communicate as if they are on a talk show! The introduction does a good job of prefacing the topic, and the general layout is easy to navigate. 

I loved the writing style in the story Tales of Davy Jones' Locker! The introduction places you in the midst of the plot using writing full of imagery and detailed descriptions. It lets you know that the author takes aspects of several different pirate legends, combining them all to weave an enticing story, full of imagination. In terms of visual and constructive layout, the site is very aesthetically pleasing also easy to navigate! Images included (black and white drawings) reinforced the story's historical feel and lent authenticity to the plot. It is my favorite story of the three because it taught me new information and showcased its author's creativity.