A review by kamrynharned
Macbeth by William Shakespeare

dark mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Aside from some beautiful quotes, everything about Macbeth was an average experience for me.  I personally didn’t connect with any of the characters, and while I followed the plot easier than I was expecting to, I still feel like I have some major holes in my understanding of the basic plot.  If the play was longer, or if it was a novel, Macbeth’s descent into madness could have been a more interesting thing to witness, and maybe his relationship dynamic with his wife could have been developed further. It just felt so rushed.  The Weird Sisters were a welcome addition of a little levity.  Honestly, this felt to me like a bloodier version of Hamlet with less character development.