Reviews

Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare

starlight_17's review against another edition

challenging funny reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.0

votesforwomen's review against another edition

3.0

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junyan's review against another edition

1.0

一直认为莎士比亚很厌女，这部算是厌女的小巅峰吧。

not_theonlyme's review

3.0

Probably not a fan of Shakespeare's historical plays.

definitelynotbill's review against another edition

adventurous 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? No

3.5

Falstaff > the 2 Henrys not gonna lie... the son was kinda just motivated by like "wow I'm gonna be so cool when I'm king!" and the dad is just... not good at being king...

anna_0319's review against another edition

Had to read for class but didn’t get to finish it and I no longer have to read it. 

lauramcc7's review against another edition

adventurous challenging medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War and Violence

blondierocket's review against another edition

3.0

I’ve started some of the histories off recommendations. I enjoyed it a lot more than I imagined I would. I’m planning to start part 2 soon so I can find out what happens.

I feel like I enjoyed the first part much more than this second part, but I also many be realizing that the comedies and tragedies are much more suited for me than histories.

After doing some research I found that Part 2 is not as popular as Part 1, so now I understand why.

lizzy_sedai's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative lighthearted slow-paced

3.5

renuked's review against another edition

3.0

This was my first history by Shakespeare, and admittedly I found it a little denser than his other plays, but it still captured my attention. Shakespeare uses language like no other, and I found all the history interwoven with fiction fascinating. Review to come.