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nineinchnails's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
beatrice is a great character considering she hates men and this was written in the 1500s. it’s kinda undermined with the treatment of hero but i can understand that, given it was written so long ago. i can’t tell if i like the writing or not since i don’t usually read plays outside of assigned reading in high school but i found it really witty and fun overall! i hate claudio tho and beatrice + benedick stole the show for me
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Racism, Death, and Antisemitism
nicolasflamel's review against another edition
challenging
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Toxic relationship
Minor: Racism and Antisemitism
cecibird's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Religious bigotry
aryaa_05's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny
remuslibrary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
mme_carton's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Antisemitism
madamenovelist's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Child death, Body shaming, and Grief
contrapunktus's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Misogyny, Bullying, Classism, Toxic relationship, and Domestic abuse
recriminator's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Misogyny
Minor: Death
meganpbennett's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Much Ado is one of Shakespeare's best comedies, contrasting the witty banter of Beatrice and Benedick being tricked into going from not-quiet enemies to possibly deeply in love with the first blush of love at first sight between Hero and Claudio, and making a returning war hero into a barely redeemable villain. While it is a light hearted comedy, there are deeper themes in place, including cuckolding and women lying about their virginity (a serious sin at the time).
If you're not sure if you can make it through the play, watch the Kenneth Branagh adaptation. It's very faithful to the original play in terms of dialogue and plot.
If you're not sure if you can make it through the play, watch the Kenneth Branagh adaptation. It's very faithful to the original play in terms of dialogue and plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Sexism and Infertility
Minor: Antisemitism