Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

Hamlet by William Shakespeare

72 reviews

maria_borges1507's review against another edition

dark reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Incest, Mental illness, Murder, and Suicide

xenialuet's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

homeboy needs a hug, Ophelia deserved better and the boys are fucking gay

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Mental illness, Suicide, Violence, Murder, Death, Grief, and Suicidal thoughts

valeria_balzan's review against another edition

dark 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

2.5

Read in English Class

It is a character study for sure. The plot and the interesting choices made by the characters were there but there were a lot of filler scenes. The action (or really, the most interesting part of the play) is at the very last scene.
It would have been so much better as a novel.

Also, the fact that it started with Horatio and ended with Horatio was like coming full cycle. Yes yes Horatio best man

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Infidelity, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide

lexarobinson's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

5.0

An absolutely stunning play, and definitely my favourite Shakespeare that I've read so far. Shakespeare delves into the inner workings of consciousness to a whole new level here, deeply considering the effects of grief and confusion in both male and female characters. Hamlet is a complex, interesting tragic hero; Ophelia is perfectly heartbreaking, Claudius is appropriately slimy... in terms of personality, it is rare to see a play with such diversity as this one. A masterpiece.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Infidelity

squirrelfan's review against another edition

dark fast-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Death, and Death of parent

helena_chris's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

bruceclarklois's review against another edition

dark mysterious reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide, Murder, and War

aargot1's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Violence, Toxic friendship, Suicide, and Sexism

howie_e's review against another edition

adventurous dark fast-paced

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

2.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Murder, and Suicide

jojo_'s review

dark funny medium-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

3.5

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death of parent, Murder, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Misogyny

Minor: Alcohol, Blood, Grief, and Sexual harassment