Jessica's Reviews > Tam Lin

I've read this book at least four times. It's one of my all-time favorites. When I went to college, I was very disappointed that not everyone ran around quoting Shakespeare and lived to read, as they do in this book. Also, my dorm was not haunted, which only made for more disappointment. Dean has created something wonderful here: a brilliant tapestry of the best of her college experience along with the best of Celtic folklore. A charming book, a fun book, a romantic book, a clever book, an intriguing book.

Reread 2020: First of all, I needed this. There's a freaking pandemic on, and race riots, and it's nice to get away to Blackstock college, circa 1973, and quote some Shakespeare. Also, I feel like different things stand out to me each time. This time I really was able to parse some of the more obscure quotes and what they meant, and it occurred to me that ALL of "them" were trying to get/keep a lover until they were sure they were safe. Strange and terrible, and I love them all in their way!