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jamesglisblind's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
ilovegravy's review against another edition
4.0
Hard to rate as I read it not long after having seen in it on stage and being enthralled by my friends’ delightful performance. Possibly one of the less enjoyed creations by Shakespeare so far, but still he did what he did best - the conflict of values and feelings and our often despicable humane nature continues to amaze.
bread_stick_'s review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
caleboh_1's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
I was initially going to give this a 2.75. I found it trivial and convenient. However, after listening to the In Our Time podcast episode on this, I appreciate the insanity and preposterousness of this play. Reading acts 2-4 as a literal dream and the imagination, with harmonious effect is wonderful. Additionally, reading Puck/Robin's final farewell as a parallel between the imagination/subconscious and the play itself works amazingly. The 4 way lover's quarrel was effective and real. My only qualms is with the unclear stance on women in the play, although that may be the point.
rattledragons's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
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
daisie21's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
raxorrr's review against another edition
3.0
2.75 stars
the first few acts had promise but the inclusion of redundant characters (some of which get no development throughout the story) was unnecessary. you would NOT believe my surprise when I found out puck from Berserk was inspired by the fairy from this play. that does make sense considering the depth of the manga though. I liked the tangled romantic dynamics which he should have probably expanded on since it was the main plot point in the narrative. the pacing was alright for how short the play was.
the first few acts had promise but the inclusion of redundant characters (some of which get no development throughout the story) was unnecessary. you would NOT believe my surprise when I found out puck from Berserk was inspired by the fairy from this play. that does make sense considering the depth of the manga though. I liked the tangled romantic dynamics which he should have probably expanded on since it was the main plot point in the narrative. the pacing was alright for how short the play was.
yasidiaz's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75