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erboe501's review against another edition
4.0
Classified as one of Shakespeare's "problem plays," AWTEW is different because the woman is strong-willed and able to go after what she wants. She might be a "problem" for some of the men in the play, but she understands how to play to female stereotypes while also manipulating the situation. Even if her object of desire is not really worthy of her sharp wit, she is definitely a woman to be admired.
ppr_bck_rdr's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
const_elle_ations's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
gaymoonreader's review against another edition
3.0
While this was not my favorite, I did still enjoy this book for the change in power dynamics as a female character actually does hold some modicum of power over a man.
lattelibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
This one was very fun to read! I'm glad to be continuing my Shakespeare education now that I'm done with my minor!
rsand11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
what a mess, but a very silly mess.
krobart's review against another edition
3.0
See my review here:
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2019/10/10/review-1404-alls-well-that-ends-well/
https://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2019/10/10/review-1404-alls-well-that-ends-well/
kygpub's review against another edition
challenging
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
women supporting women but the support is for a dubiously consensual marriage...men calling each other 'sweetheart' but the 'sweetheart' in question is a classist lying hypocrite...penguin introduction went off calling it a fairytale that keeps exposing its own fallacies. shakespeare's take on the 'every character is some flavour of unlikeable' litfic trope crossed with a 17th century roast session, because shakespeare's humour never fails.
love the countess she should've been a lesbian. parolles funny as hell sometimes you just need to see an annoying white gay lose horrendously in life. helen reverse-reverse gone girl (i have never read gone girl in my life) with some very mixed characterisation. also the references encoded in her name and diana's were clever i see you shakespeare. also also the parallel/juxtaposition between helena paling and bertram blushing in guilt was fun too. who's left ummm guy playing lafew in the globe production was good i liked his decision to belt out every single one of his lines. this clown is the funniest stock clown archetype i've seen yet. bertram pathetic little wet dog who still hasn't been potty-trained yet. tricking parolles was the best scene bertram and diana was the worst. and post.
love the countess she should've been a lesbian. parolles funny as hell sometimes you just need to see an annoying white gay lose horrendously in life. helen reverse-reverse gone girl (i have never read gone girl in my life) with some very mixed characterisation. also the references encoded in her name and diana's were clever i see you shakespeare. also also the parallel/juxtaposition between helena paling and bertram blushing in guilt was fun too. who's left ummm guy playing lafew in the globe production was good i liked his decision to belt out every single one of his lines. this clown is the funniest stock clown archetype i've seen yet. bertram pathetic little wet dog who still hasn't been potty-trained yet. tricking parolles was the best scene bertram and diana was the worst. and post.
abigailhaagen's review against another edition
3.0
dang this couple is toxic... I liked the problem and solution of this one, but this couple is soooooo toxic lol