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A Midsummer Night's Dream (Classic Edition) Annotated by William Shakespeare

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dum_spiro_sparrow's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

I have to start reading more of Shakespeare’s comedies because this was just a delight! I loved the dual storylines and how they were woven together to cause hilarious havoc. I felt myself smiling so much as I read this and the play at the end, with the character’s commentary, was just the cherry on top!

oz617's review against another edition

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5.0

The only Shakespeare play I can really say I enjoy.

neurodivergentreader's review against another edition

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adventurous funny medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

emiliarodin's review against another edition

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adventurous tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? N/A
Loveable characters? N/A
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ameliaow3ns's review against another edition

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4.0

The drama is so addictive that any spare time I had I was reading this play. However, the plot is kinda non-existent as it's literally just a story about misuse of a love potion with too many characters than necessary, but the more the merrier I guess as the characters were quite funny.
I would really like to watch this play in the future because I found it really entertaining and quite a comforting escape to the fantasy land between the woods filled with faries, elves, kings, and queens and Athens where lovers can live out their happily ever after.