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tomebro's review against another edition
4.0
One of the darkest plays I've read, particularly when it comes to free will vs. fate and the malleability of human nature.
abookgoblin's review against another edition
4.0
Another school read I finished this month! I've been really enjoying the reads I have to do for my literature class, including the play of The Duchess of Malfi! Overall, I love all characters and their weird dialogues and the only thing that really frustrated me, was the time jumps during the play but considering that it was a play and not an actual novel, I still gave it 4/5 stars :)
paisleighwils's review against another edition
4.0
A gruesome book for sure and especially so when you delve into the context of Webster's life but fascinating and complex.
Perhaps not the most satisfying ending but definitely one that tied a lot of things up and a lot of things the reader wants throughout the play ends up happening which is bittersweet
Overall hard to read but definitely one worth suffering through for the bits of gold between long paragraphs whispering nothings over and over again
Perhaps not the most satisfying ending but definitely one that tied a lot of things up and a lot of things the reader wants throughout the play ends up happening which is bittersweet
Overall hard to read but definitely one worth suffering through for the bits of gold between long paragraphs whispering nothings over and over again
seacelia's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
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
3.75
Duchess of Malfi is an incredibly interesting text, and a staple in Western dramatic history. However, the thriller aspect of the play is better suited to watch unfold on stage, rather than reading for pleasure.
rdgls's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-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
3.5
dizzymisslizzie's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
meganperfect's review against another edition
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
sweetunicornnot's review against another edition
3.0
In a mist; I know not how: Such a mistake as I have often seen In a play. O, I am gone! We are only like dead walls or vaulted graves, That, ruin'd, yield no echo. Fare you well. It may be pain, but no harm, to me to die In so good a quarrel. O, this gloomy world! In what a shadow, or deep pit of darkness, Doth womanish and fearful mankind live! Let worthy minds ne'er stagger in distrust To suffer death or shame for what is just: Mine is another voyage.