Novel version of romeo and juliet...?

Question: Novel version of romeo and juliet!.!.!.!?

okay, so i REALLY want to read Romeo and Juliet!. The story line sounds just like something i would fall in love with, except i cannot stand reading plays!. so i figure since it's been around for a long time someone was bound to make it into a novel, right!? i don't want some corny crappy piece of writing, i want to get the full effect [or as close as i can get without my brain going catatonic by reading the play!.]
can you help me!?
thanks in advance :DWww@QuestionHome@Com

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker:

Try "Romiette and Julio" by Sharon Draper-- a young-adult novel based on the Shakespearean play!. This modern-day pair of lovers (an African-American girl and hispanic boy) face gang violence and parental disapproval!. Sound familiar!? Of course, I would never discourage you from reading the real "Romeo and Juliet"!. You could always listen to it on audio CD or see one of the film adaptations!.Www@QuestionHome@Com

I don't know if you remember, but there was a show called "Wishbone" several years ago, and this dog and his owners used to "go into" classic books and stuff!. Well, I used to have a Wishbone Classics version of Romeo and Juliet, and it was pretty great!.
Www@QuestionHome@Com

Well, "Romeo and Juliet" is of course your best resource, but try renting "West Side Story"!. Same story, more modern setting and language!. Plus great music!Www@QuestionHome@Com

umm!.!.!. just read the play, its not that long in the full at all, i dont think anyone has ever just rewrittin it!.Www@QuestionHome@Com