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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
114th book of 2020.
O, another tragedy. This one interested me far more than [b:Hamlet|1420|Hamlet|William Shakespeare|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1351051208l/1420._SY75_.jpg|1885548]. Though the latter intrigued with the ghost in the beginning, the revenge, it descended first into boredom and then into ridicule. Othello is a far greater play.
The theme of jealousy is one I find quite interesting to read about in characters, though I am not sure why. I first discovered my love for it in Greene's magnificent [b:The End of the Affair|29641|The End of the Affair|Graham Greene|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328010344l/29641._SY75_.jpg|267229], and was most recently reminded of it again (before this) in the beautiful "Swann in Love" in [b:Swann's Way|12749|Swann's Way|Marcel Proust|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1452956236l/12749._SY75_.jpg|4830806]. Though in both instances I preferred how the jealousy was approached, I still appreciated the jealousy here. The difference is also good - Iago is thrown into the mix; he is a conniving, evil character who does 'make' the play. I felt for Othello more than I did for Hamlet. He was just mislead, lied to, betrayed and confused... and paid many a price for that. The ending, though tragic, was not as far-fetched as the ending of [b:Hamlet|1420|Hamlet|William Shakespeare|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1351051208l/1420._SY75_.jpg|1885548], which makes this one all the better still.
No, my heart is turned to stone; I strike it, and it hurts my hand.
O, another tragedy. This one interested me far more than [b:Hamlet|1420|Hamlet|William Shakespeare|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1351051208l/1420._SY75_.jpg|1885548]. Though the latter intrigued with the ghost in the beginning, the revenge, it descended first into boredom and then into ridicule. Othello is a far greater play.
The theme of jealousy is one I find quite interesting to read about in characters, though I am not sure why. I first discovered my love for it in Greene's magnificent [b:The End of the Affair|29641|The End of the Affair|Graham Greene|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1328010344l/29641._SY75_.jpg|267229], and was most recently reminded of it again (before this) in the beautiful "Swann in Love" in [b:Swann's Way|12749|Swann's Way|Marcel Proust|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1452956236l/12749._SY75_.jpg|4830806]. Though in both instances I preferred how the jealousy was approached, I still appreciated the jealousy here. The difference is also good - Iago is thrown into the mix; he is a conniving, evil character who does 'make' the play. I felt for Othello more than I did for Hamlet. He was just mislead, lied to, betrayed and confused... and paid many a price for that. The ending, though tragic, was not as far-fetched as the ending of [b:Hamlet|1420|Hamlet|William Shakespeare|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1351051208l/1420._SY75_.jpg|1885548], which makes this one all the better still.
No, my heart is turned to stone; I strike it, and it hurts my hand.
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I've seen "Othello" performed before but never picked it up and read it through... and I'm glad I finally did. "Othello" has a reputation as one of Shakespeare's great tragedies and it is well deserved. The story is well-paced-- full of action and great passages of dialog that move the plot a long. This is one of his plays that never drags.
In the play, the villainous Iago plots against the Moor Othello by driving a wedge into his marriage with Desdemonda by convincing Othello that his wife is cheating on him. Iago plays the other characters like chess pieces to achieve his aims and destroying them all in the process.
Overall, this tragedy was a fun read... lots of good tidbits in the dialog to pour over, interwoven in a strong and compelling story.
In the play, the villainous Iago plots against the Moor Othello by driving a wedge into his marriage with Desdemonda by convincing Othello that his wife is cheating on him. Iago plays the other characters like chess pieces to achieve his aims and destroying them all in the process.
Overall, this tragedy was a fun read... lots of good tidbits in the dialog to pour over, interwoven in a strong and compelling story.
Trama perfecta,ente hilada y que mantiene el el interés del lector todo el rato, explicando los celos y las pasiones más bajas de los hombres de la mejor manera posible: como un monstruo que no cesa en devorarse a sí mismo.
The only reason I like Othello (the play, no, not Othello himself. Idiot.) is because of Iago.
Yes. I do root for the villain. I think, for a play that's been written in the 17th century, Iago is a bad-ass expert in human nature and master of deception. However, didn't appreciate the hate towards women! Big no-no, Iago.
Yes. I do root for the villain. I think, for a play that's been written in the 17th century, Iago is a bad-ass expert in human nature and master of deception. However, didn't appreciate the hate towards women! Big no-no, Iago.
i’d prefer death to reading this a third time why was this play so long—macbeth was way better. so was romeo and juilette! my god! i swear my expectations are always too high walking into a brit lit class :( here i thought we’d read hamlet or something nope othello—i thought we’d read emma or wuthering heights nope beowulf :((( im dyinggggg
Read for Renaissance Lit...still unsure if Shakespeare was racist or writing for his time period...Othello is written as a great man and yet is surrounded by bigotry and becomes the bigot himself...not sure how to read into that...or the theme presented about women either
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Man. I hate it when the bad guy wins! I listened to this with a very nice narrator/translator lady from whom I learned a lot! Shakespeare's innovative story telling and play write are, for me, overshadowed with how horrible Iago is... He just makes me want throw expletives!
challenging
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes