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labunnywtf's review against another edition
2.0
If there's one thing this book has proven, it's that I'm not cut out for Shakespeare.
That is not the fault of this book. This book is kind of awesome. Manga artwork is always stylized and (in my opinion) really beautiful, but both Romeo and Juliet are stunning. And Tybalt, my lord. The first shot of him is amazing.
But the language. Ohhhhh, that Shakespearian language. We are not friends. I had hopes that the dialogue plus art would make the story easy to follow, but if anything, it made it worse. Things got a little too Manga for me, and I just ended up confused and not a little annoyed.
If you like Shakespeare, I think you'll definitely get a kick out of this. If you're like me and thou wants to kick him a bit, you might not enjoy it.
That is not the fault of this book. This book is kind of awesome. Manga artwork is always stylized and (in my opinion) really beautiful, but both Romeo and Juliet are stunning. And Tybalt, my lord. The first shot of him is amazing.
But the language. Ohhhhh, that Shakespearian language. We are not friends. I had hopes that the dialogue plus art would make the story easy to follow, but if anything, it made it worse. Things got a little too Manga for me, and I just ended up confused and not a little annoyed.
If you like Shakespeare, I think you'll definitely get a kick out of this. If you're like me and thou wants to kick him a bit, you might not enjoy it.
geekwayne's review against another edition
4.0
'Manga Classics: Romeo and Juliet' by William Shakespeard with adaptation by Crystal S. Chan and art by Julien Choy is another masterful manga classic.
This time around the famous play by Shakespeare is adapted. I'm pretty sure this is the entire text of the play interwoven with manga art. It's all here, the fighting between the families, the meeting of Romeo and Juliet, and the sad ending.
At 409 pages, it's pretty long, but it's also complete. This passes the book report test (could you read this and pass a book report?). The art is really good, too.
I received a review copy of this manga from Udon Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.
This time around the famous play by Shakespeare is adapted. I'm pretty sure this is the entire text of the play interwoven with manga art. It's all here, the fighting between the families, the meeting of Romeo and Juliet, and the sad ending.
At 409 pages, it's pretty long, but it's also complete. This passes the book report test (could you read this and pass a book report?). The art is really good, too.
I received a review copy of this manga from Udon Entertainment and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.
nvangilder's review against another edition
4.0
This was an interesting take on a classic story. As a visual person, having the images depicting the story alongside the original writing was surprisingly helpful with understanding what was going on. I've read Romeo and Juliet in the tradition text before and struggled a lot more with the language than I did this time. To be honest, going into this I was expecting it to use more modern language than the traditional text. I was kind of bumbed at first that it didn't, but it worked. I think this is a good way for teens and young adults to introduce themselves the the classics.
riri_bookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Absolutely gorgeous art and the addition of visuals to the original text of the play helps readers to really Feel what the otherwise archaic words mean. This format was so helpful to understand the play. Overall, I found this to be a great read. The artwork was definitely an asset to this original play. I wish I had this manga available during the time I studied this play as it would have been very helpful and I would have definitely loved it.
Absolutely gorgeous art and the addition of visuals to the original text of the play helps readers to really Feel what the otherwise archaic words mean. This format was so helpful to understand the play. Overall, I found this to be a great read. The artwork was definitely an asset to this original play. I wish I had this manga available during the time I studied this play as it would have been very helpful and I would have definitely loved it.
haydafetus's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
senvh's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
lovelacebooks's review against another edition
4.0
(First of all, thank you so much NetGalley, publisher, and author, for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review)
I can't believe searching for books in Netgalley that I would find a manga version of Romeo and Juliet. I have been in love with this story since I first read it so many years ago and I love to read and watch different adaptations. So of course I requested this manga and I enjoyed it so much. I love the drawings and the sketch of the characters at the beginning of the manga. I really, really recommend it.
I can't believe searching for books in Netgalley that I would find a manga version of Romeo and Juliet. I have been in love with this story since I first read it so many years ago and I love to read and watch different adaptations. So of course I requested this manga and I enjoyed it so much. I love the drawings and the sketch of the characters at the beginning of the manga. I really, really recommend it.
introverteddragonscribbles's review against another edition
4.0
So many people have read Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, or at least know several quotes from this timeless classic. But reading the script versus actually seeing it played out in pictures is a whole other thing. While I can’t say that I have read the original Romeo and Juliet, I have perused it, back when my sister was obsessed with Shakespeare and wanted to read everything written by him. So I had the general idea of the plot when I decided that my second foray into the Manga Classics would be Romeo and Juliet.
I am happy to say that this version has made a lot of things clearer! The artwork was lovely, and at points, just downright amusing. The ancient style of speech, while understandable if you read a lot of it, has always been a little tough to understand at points, especially since Shakespeare enjoyed using as many metaphors as he possible could, as well as making his characters say things three times in a row. (Which, no matter how many times you read it, still doesn’t make sense.)
I will say that, while some moments of the story were *ahem* inappropriate, that Romeo and Juliet was at least enjoyable, and clearly showed the folly of youth.
I am happy to say that this version has made a lot of things clearer! The artwork was lovely, and at points, just downright amusing. The ancient style of speech, while understandable if you read a lot of it, has always been a little tough to understand at points, especially since Shakespeare enjoyed using as many metaphors as he possible could, as well as making his characters say things three times in a row. (Which, no matter how many times you read it, still doesn’t make sense.)
I will say that, while some moments of the story were *ahem* inappropriate, that Romeo and Juliet was at least enjoyable, and clearly showed the folly of youth.
roobie's review against another edition
4.0
⭐4 stars⭐
I never really loved Romeo & Juliet's story but anyone who likes it and is a fan of manga should give this one a try. It was a lovely adaptation.
Can't wait for more Manga Classics stories.
I never really loved Romeo & Juliet's story but anyone who likes it and is a fan of manga should give this one a try. It was a lovely adaptation.
Can't wait for more Manga Classics stories.
simoneclark's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you, NetGalley and Udon Entertainment, for a complimentary copy of this manga adaption of yet another classic in exchange for my honest opinion!
First things first, the illustrations are phenomenal as usual!!!! I loved the facial expressions, the symbolisms used, and the character portrayal. The manga itself is fantastic and I loved everything about it. Now here comes the big "BUT" ... William Shakespearian language is so hard to understand and I had a hard time making it through this one. Unfortunately, this manga also had big boots to fit because I loved loved loved the "Les Miserables" adaption. I think that one and "The Count of Monte Cristo" have been my favorites so far. I guess I went in with great expectations for this one since Romeo and Juliet is such a great story. I have to admit though that while the story is great, I also struggled with the language in the original classic as well.
Nonetheless, I can absolutely recommend this manga adaption!
First things first, the illustrations are phenomenal as usual!!!! I loved the facial expressions, the symbolisms used, and the character portrayal. The manga itself is fantastic and I loved everything about it. Now here comes the big "BUT" ... William Shakespearian language is so hard to understand and I had a hard time making it through this one. Unfortunately, this manga also had big boots to fit because I loved loved loved the "Les Miserables" adaption. I think that one and "The Count of Monte Cristo" have been my favorites so far. I guess I went in with great expectations for this one since Romeo and Juliet is such a great story. I have to admit though that while the story is great, I also struggled with the language in the original classic as well.
Nonetheless, I can absolutely recommend this manga adaption!