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zoeesreads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
4.0
autogeek's review against another edition
4.0
The edition of the book I "read" was an audiobook from Audible from the Shakespeare Appreciated lineup. Unfortunately, this edition of the book is not listed on Goodreads and since they can't be bothered to respond to my librarian application, I have had to settle for a random edition of the book.
That said, the play itself is just "meh". It is the commentary that once again saves the play, doing an excellent job of summarizing and providing context. The plot unfortunately (perhaps because it is based on real events) is average, bordering on predictable. But like most Shakespeare plays, there are still several iconic phrases and dialogs ("Et tu, Brute" and "Friends, Romans, countrymen...") in it.
Overall, I would give this play a 3.5 (rounded up to 4) stars. Recommended with commentary.
That said, the play itself is just "meh". It is the commentary that once again saves the play, doing an excellent job of summarizing and providing context. The plot unfortunately (perhaps because it is based on real events) is average, bordering on predictable. But like most Shakespeare plays, there are still several iconic phrases and dialogs ("Et tu, Brute" and "Friends, Romans, countrymen...") in it.
Overall, I would give this play a 3.5 (rounded up to 4) stars. Recommended with commentary.
soleil_soleil's review against another edition
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
2.0
Ewwww. Totally did not enjoy reading this play. The plot structure is literally the same as in Shakespeare's other plays - 5 acts, same chacter types, big guy dies in act 2-3, others go mad, bloody fights, death. Wow. Shocking. *eyeroll*
"Et tu, Brute?" Houlà mais tu veux quoi là 🤪
"Et tu, Brute?" Houlà mais tu veux quoi là 🤪
ashkitty93's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
arlynj's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
theacousticfuneral's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
murvexe's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75