942 reviews for:

Shakespeare: The World as a Stage

Bill Bryson

3.78 AVERAGE

ellie_2456's review against another edition

4.0

informative lighthearted reflective relaxing medium-paced

elzbellz's review against another edition

3.0

funny informative slow-paced

ticha_bugalho's review against another edition

3.5

funny informative lighthearted reflective slow-paced

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 'Shakespeare: The World as Stage' by Bill Bryson is a quick, easy read that offers a fascinating exploration of Shakespeare’s life and times. Bryson’s engaging narration, especially in the audiobook, makes it enjoyable, even though much of what we know about Shakespeare remains speculative. The book delves into the historical context of the 16th century, revealing how Shakespeare’s work influenced the English language. Bryson’s depiction of the era almost feels like science fiction, highlighting just how extraordinary and mysterious Shakespeare’s world was. 

annabellawk's review against another edition

3.75

funny informative inspiring fast-paced

tmwilkinson's review against another edition

4.0

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A concise rundown of Shakespeare’s life with a few little tidbit that I was unaware of.

Very enjoyable.

hollietoftx's review against another edition

3.0

informative reflective medium-paced

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This was a really interesting listen and definitely something I'll re-read. I loved listening to the intricacies of Shakespeare's life and works, despite there - factually - being very little known about him.

ryguymcdaniels's review against another edition

4.0

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A super digestible and delightfully wry account of the little we know of the Bard and his Elizabethan surroundings.

malenesp's review against another edition

4.0

informative fast-paced

janiebee's review against another edition

4.0

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Having just been to London and seen the Royal Shakespeare Company, this was particularly interesting to me. I always find Bryson delightful.

richard_morrow's review against another edition

3.25

informative lighthearted slow-paced

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“Every Shakespeare biography is 5 per cent fact and 95 per cent conjecture” Bryson presents the facts of Shakespeare but the more you read this book, the more you are drawn into the Elizabethan world but the less you feel you know in any way for sure. An excellent biography of Shakespeare even when there are still quite a few details which aren’t 100% true.