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A review by isaakatreviews
King Lear by Frank Green, William Shakespeare
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
So, I read this in class over the whole academic year, which is why I haven't logged it properly until now. I had my exam in it today and I LOVED it. Honestly, such perfect questions.
Anyway, I can't say I've ever been a massive Shakespeare fan, but I am obsessed with 'King Lear'. It's like 'Succession' but set in the 1600s, and it's brilliant. I love all the scheming and the betrayal and manipulation; in many ways, it's a cruel and heartless story, but in others, it's also kind and empathetic and optimistic. I think the characters are phenomenal, the world is great, I just adore it. My favourite Shakespeare play.
Anyway, I can't say I've ever been a massive Shakespeare fan, but I am obsessed with 'King Lear'. It's like 'Succession' but set in the 1600s, and it's brilliant. I love all the scheming and the betrayal and manipulation; in many ways, it's a cruel and heartless story, but in others, it's also kind and empathetic and optimistic. I think the characters are phenomenal, the world is great, I just adore it. My favourite Shakespeare play.