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thewillowwood's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
A very interesting read, was assigned as part of my Renaissance Drama class. Lots of gore, intrigue, and classical references for those who enjoy those. Also the creation of the revenge play in the early modern scene!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Gore, Blood, Death, Violence, and Misogyny
Moderate: Mental illness, Sexism, Classism, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Xenophobia
sophia_ryann's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Grief, Murder, and Violence
patsmiles17's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, and Suicide
Moderate: Islamophobia, Gore, Misogyny, and Emotional abuse
Minor: War
lexarobinson's review against another edition
challenging
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
An incredibly funny, yet tragic, play; particularly for people who have read Shakespeare's Hamlet, who essentially lifted Kyd's plot and put his Shakespearean twist on it. Bel-imperia is a badass: Kyd provides her with an agency uncommon of Renaissance period drama. Hieronimo is also a particularly interesting choice for the main protagonist: here, Kyd changes the revenge drama genre to have a father avenge his son, and his depictions of grief are well-crafted.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, and Grief
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