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I, Iago (2012)

door Nicole Galland

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"Nicole Galland is exceptionally well versed in the fine nuances of storytelling." --St. Petersburg Times "Galland has an exceptional gift." --Neal Stephenson The critically acclaimed author of The Fool's Tale, Nicole Galland now approaches William Shakespeare's classic drama of jealousy, betrayal, and murder from the opposite side. I, Iago is an ingenious, brilliantly crafted novel that allows one of literature's greatest villains--the deceitful schemer Iago, from the Bard's immortal tragedy, Othello--to take center stage in order to reveal his "true" motivations. This is Iago as you've never known him, his past and influences breathtakingly illuminated, in a fictional reexamination that explores the eternal question: is true evil the result of nature versus nurture...or something even more complicated?… (meer)
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Most of the disappointment with this novel seems to be among those folks who see it as a supplement to Othello. It isn't really.

It is a novel inspired by Othello. Crying about how Galland handles Shakespeare's play is like lamenting that Shakespeare wasn't always completely loyal to his sources.

Galland tries to imagine an Iago who is sympathetic and yet still acts his part of the monster we all know from the play . . . and it works to an extent I wouldn't have thought possible. By telling this story from Iago's point of view, we get to see how the monstrous can plausibly grow out of a pretty common mix of self-centeredness, mild anti-social instincts, jealousy, ambition and insecurity.

Not comfortable reading toward the end, and does strain our credulity at a number of points (mostly to accommodate famous scenes in the play). But definitely worth seeking out. ( )
2 stem ehines | Sep 23, 2019 |
How intriguing to read the backstory of Iago, the villian in Shakespeare's Othello! There has been much scholarly discussion regarding what his motives could have been; a few clues exist in the play and the predecessors upon which the play itself was based, but not enough to explain Iago's pure malice. The why behind Iago's mischief is what makes him such an interesting villian. We never know why he causes such trouble for poor gullible Othello...

I am very disappointed in I, Iago because Galland's Iago is miserable and hateful from the beginning, and there are no surprises. A more satisfying story would have been the journey of a good person to evil, as indeed is the path the character Othello himself travels in the Shakespeare play. On the positive side, the writing style is readable and the historical details seem accurate enough, if heavy-handedly inserted to the point of distracting from the narrative. ( )
  bookishblond | Oct 24, 2018 |
I enjoyed this story for a book that I sort of stumbled upon in the Bargain section of Barnes & Noble. I hadn't heard of it before and I don't think many people have. It's a good story on its own and follows a main character who keeps his identity hidden for much of the book. I liked the time period, the setting, and the atmosphere which I think made it more enjoyable for me. Initially when I read it, I turned around and gave it 5 stars. Looking back now that years have passed, I think I would give it 4. I loved it enough in the moment to give it a 5, but it hasn't stood the test of time for me in my mind now. ( )
  justagirlwithabook | Aug 2, 2018 |
How do you take one of literature's most vile villains and make your readers like him? Nicole Galland begins in his childhood and lets him tell the story. Iago was a rarity because he always told the truth, earning him little acclaim among Venice's duplicitous and superficial society. With friend Rodrigo, Iago sometimes developed schemes to embarrass and expose the lies of various Venetian noblemen. Iago's father forced him into the military, where Iago was skillful and where his knack for honesty finally earned him respect. He fell deeply in love and married Emilia, a woman both beautiful and intelligent, and who knew how to help him advance in his career. Iago became an officer and because of his hard work and honest ways, earned the respect of General Othello, becoming the moor's best friend and right hand.
When Othello began to woo Desdemona, with the help of Emilia and new officer and interloper Cassio, I found myself wondering how Iago would be able to narrate and explain the tragic events that I knew must follow. Did Shakespeare misunderstand? Had Iago behaved well and gotten a bad rap? Or would this character I'd learned to love turn on his friends? How could that happen?
I won't tell you here, because you must read this astonishing, insightful, fabulously-conceived and gripping story. Galland gives a depth and richness to the characters that would make Shakespeare jealous. I, Iago is a tasty, meaty novel that will have you hoping there is a plan for Galland to write about all of Shakespeare's villains—and heroes too. Highly recommended. ( )
  elizabethcfelt | May 15, 2017 |
While this probably the best story I've read in a long time, I can only give it 4 out of 5 stars because I found that I could put it down... If it had been one of those books that forces me to go without sleep to finish it, it would have been without doubt one of the best books I've ever read!

Iago, the villain of Shakespeare's Othello, gets to tell his entire tale, not just the jealous, villainous plotting as seen in Othello. We see how he is constantly mistreated and underestimated throughout his life and how the negativity festers inside him. In this way, it reminds me a bit of the Star Wars Prequel movies (1-3), which are only really good if you see them after 4, 5, & 6, so that you spend the whole trilogy waiting to see Anakin become Darth Vader. This book has asimilar, anticipatory vibe. I kept waiting for signs, but they were so subtle, you almost miss them until we're right in the action of the play itself, but I found myself rooting for the villain, hoping the ending might be different than I remember.

THAT is the sign of an excellent story: knowing the outcome, but being so engrossed that you still believe another ending could still come about.

The weaknesses that keep it from being a 5 star book are small, but enough: 1) As previously stated, the signs of Uago's downfall are so subtle they almost don't seem to be enough to warrant this alteration of his character. 2) There was so much Italian history wound into the story that I was a bit distracted. If I'd known the references, perhaps I would not have noticed them, but I had to do a bit of research as I read to gey an accurate understanding of the setting and some plot points. 3) The need to put the book down, along with my ability to do so was the final straw. At one point, I put the book down for nearly a week; I would never have done that for a truly exceptional book.

Definitely a book I would recommend (in fact I already have, twice), and perfect for a summer read, albeit more perfect for someone who is a history or Shakespeare fan... And it is complete with a moral! Don't see that very often anymore. ( )
  LadyLiz | Nov 25, 2014 |
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"Nicole Galland is exceptionally well versed in the fine nuances of storytelling." --St. Petersburg Times "Galland has an exceptional gift." --Neal Stephenson The critically acclaimed author of The Fool's Tale, Nicole Galland now approaches William Shakespeare's classic drama of jealousy, betrayal, and murder from the opposite side. I, Iago is an ingenious, brilliantly crafted novel that allows one of literature's greatest villains--the deceitful schemer Iago, from the Bard's immortal tragedy, Othello--to take center stage in order to reveal his "true" motivations. This is Iago as you've never known him, his past and influences breathtakingly illuminated, in a fictional reexamination that explores the eternal question: is true evil the result of nature versus nurture...or something even more complicated?

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