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fortunesdear's review against another edition
5.0
Love this play but wow does Claudio never improve or come across as less of a dick each viewing and reading of it.
awzitcer's review against another edition
4.0
there is some really weird gender stuff in here. but it all works out in the end.
maddie_1999's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
xchloe_bxx's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, and Grief
carwen's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
erickibler4's review against another edition
5.0
Now reading in prep for playing Don Pedro. I’ve played Benedick and Borachio in the past. This wil be my first time playing Don Pedro.
veni_vidi_legi's review against another edition
5.0
I yield on great persuasion to raise my rating, and partly to save @Classical_Learner’s life for I was told she was in an outrage.
I’ll probably update this review later, when I have time to dissect the themes of wisdom and folly and whatnot
I’ll probably update this review later, when I have time to dissect the themes of wisdom and folly and whatnot
cjones16's review against another edition
3.0
This is definitely one of the most thought-provoking Shakespeare plays I have read. I would really love to take the time to read various critics' take on it. There are so many intriguing elements, which are worth closer scrutiny, including the blending or morphing of genres. In parts, it certainly felt more like a tragedy and it was refreshing to read a grittier comedy with a plot that packed a punch. However, I found certain moments jarring as a modern feminist reader. Whilst of course the play must be viewed in its original context, I still found the mistreatment and manipulation of female characters to be unsettling. All in all, a fascinating read.
antonella24's review against another edition
5.0
Molto rumore per nulla è una delle commedie più brillanti e divertenti di Shakespeare, in cui il genio del Bardo si esprime con dialoghi brillanti, situazioni comiche e personaggi memorabili. La trama ruota attorno a due coppie di innamorati: Claudio ed Ero, che devono affrontare le macchinazioni del malvagio Don Giovanni, e Benedetto e Beatrice, che si detestano a parole ma si amano in segreto. Il tema principale è il contrasto tra apparenza e realtà, che si manifesta sia nel gioco degli inganni che nel potere delle parole. Shakespeare ci mostra come l’amore possa nascere da una falsa impressione o essere messo in dubbio da una calunnia, ma anche come possa trionfare grazie alla sincerità e alla fiducia. L'ho adorata!