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gillothen's review
4.0
Fletcher had only been writing solo plays a short while but this one really works. A sort of sequel to The Taming of the Shrew, it shows a calm and intelligent woman dealing with the power imbalance in marriage and arrive at something very close to a companionate relationship. Sub-plots explore other aspects of marital relationships, and the routine misogyny of Early Modern comedy is much more restrained than usual. Very enjoyable.
ellieaa's review
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
rae_mae's review
4.0
Reread for my term paper. I love the women in this play, it’s just constant fuck yous to the patriarchy <3
transitofvenus's review
3.0
i was not expecting so many sexual innuendos. it peaked in the first act though
bookloveriffat's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
dealingwithdragons's review
5.0
I'm taking an Early Feminisms class with Dr. Daileader, one of the editors of this edition. She's great, the play is great, read the book.
geertje's review against another edition
4.0
What a bawdy play! I thought it was funny and clever, and definitely a good response to The Taming of the Shrew.
elizaamber's review against another edition
5.0
I LOVED THIS! 'how got she tongue?'
amazing, will endeavour to read more fletcher now
amazing, will endeavour to read more fletcher now
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