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rosewriter13's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
czarette's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
80/100
Writing: It's hard to critique THE Shakespeare’s writing. Instead, I noticed his incredible use of repetition as well as puns. 10/10
Plot: History. Is. So. Dramatic. Shakespeare makes it incredibly engaging and exciting; even a non-history fanatic could enjoy this play. 10/10
Character Likability: I felt attached to specific characters at times, from Brutus to Cassius and even Antony. However, staying connected was the problem. The characters would often do or say things that would make me dislike them. 6/10
Pacing: The first two acts were very long, and the last two were very rushed. 5/10
Personal Enjoyment: I liked it! Some scenes made me feel disengaged, but I loved most of them. 8/10
Character Development: Antony uses noble ironically and then calls Brutus the noblest man of all. Antony, Cassius, and Brutus all have incredible character development. 10/10
Tearjerkingness: I cried. The funeral speeches and the monologues?! Breathtaking. 10/10
Dynamics: there could've been more contrast between the scene's energy. 6/10
Dialogue: I enjoyed the monologues, but I was not too fond of the dialogue as much. 8/10
Recommendation: If you like history and/or Shakespeare, definitely read it. 7/10
jasminewoods02's review against another edition
4.0
Another Shakespeare book I read during my sophomore year and I have to say, I think I liked this one a bit more than Romeo and Juliet simply because the people that Julius Caesar held closest to him betrayed him and it was quite unexpected! I would definitely recommend this to people who are looking into Shakespeare!
witpip's review against another edition
1.0
Ugh. I would rather gouge out my own eyes than to read this boring play ever agan.
toreadistovoyage's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this much more than I thought I would. I reread this as it was on my curriculum this year (thank a move to 10th grade for that). This was much more dramatic than I remember. The first three acts are so good. The last two are okay.
jayrbradley's review against another edition
3.0
I was Caesar in class, got stabbed, much fun. Et tu shane?
alishaabrahamsreads's review against another edition
2.0
sweet now i have context for so many overused quotes
audreythereader's review against another edition
4.0
Cassius when he sees Brutus potentially failing: