A review by yuanxilin
Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

funny sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

“These violent delights have violent ends.”


The ORIGINAL miscommunication trope.

Romeo and Juliet is sharp, witty, hilarious, and packed with some of the most iconic lines in all of literature. The whole play is a masterclass in dramatic irony as you, the reader, know everything that’s about to go wrong, and the fun lies in watching the characters sprint toward certain doom.

I don’t know if it’s just me, but I couldn’t stand Romeo and Juliet.
Frankly, I couldn’t wait for them to die.


Mercutio, on the other hand, is the king of my heart. He’s undoubtedly my favorite character and I still cherish the memory of playing him (badly) in my middle school production.

Honestly, I love classics with a looming sense of doom. Even if I hate the characters, I’ll still enjoy watching the incoming car crash.
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