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tatireads88's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
biolexicon's review against another edition
3.0
I thought the narrative arc of this play was going to be totally different. I saw 10 Things I Hate About You and thought it would be a story about independent thinkers coming together, matched equally in a relationship. Instead, the story was about Kate losing her spark and being controlled by her relationship. In the question of whether this is a comedy or a tragedy I most certainly found it to be a tragedy.
Also, I read a couple bits on how the induction fits into the play as a whole and I still don't buy it. It felt out of place and tacked on.
Also, I read a couple bits on how the induction fits into the play as a whole and I still don't buy it. It felt out of place and tacked on.
danika_eden1038's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
astratton1027's review against another edition
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
kaykay38's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this play, however, I was very puzzled by the end. I know the ending is very controversial among Shakespeare and literary analysts. The witty, main female character is really refreshing among the many other dull-witted, predictable, and weak females in Shakespeare's works. In many cases, Katherine's wit surpasses Petruchio's. They are a compatible pair.
morgob's review against another edition
4.0
I read this play with my students. I was actually reading it for the first time with them, which is always fun. This was an interesting play, because going into it, I sort of knew the story, from 10 Things I Hate About You, but the play is so different. I know Shakespeare wrote it to comment on the times and how women were treated/expected to act, but that didn't stop me from getting so mad with how Petruchio treated Katherine and how much she changed herself for him just for the sake of placating him. Of course, I loved the language, the bantering between Petruchio and Katherine, and the funny plot twists that complicated things. This is technically my Shakespeare for the year already, though I may read another one over the summer again. It is a fun play for talking about gender roles and the ideas of misogyny while also talking about how things are different or the same in today's world.
votesforwomen's review against another edition
3.0
This was redeemed by the fact that we table read it in class and most of the men were played by women. Overall: yikes
idonttcareeeee's review against another edition
5.0
this was also for school, but it was still frigging good