A review by readingwithalex02
The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

dark 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

0.5

This is an awful play about domestic abuse, violence, controlling women, lying and scheming. Just because it's Shakespeare doesn't mean its good, and you can't just portray serious and offensive topics and call them 'satire' just to make it acceptable. 
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