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A review by poisonenvy
The Beggar's Opera and Polly by John Gay
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I will confess, after Captain Singleton I was skeptical about the other books in my Pirate Literature class.
But this was actually great? It was scathing and high-key hilarious, excellent political commentary and satire. I enjoyed both The Beggar's Opera and Polly, through I think I preferred Polly overall.
It took a minute to get into it and to understand the operas sense of humour, but once I did I very much enjoyed it.
But this was actually great? It was scathing and high-key hilarious, excellent political commentary and satire. I enjoyed both The Beggar's Opera and Polly, through I think I preferred Polly overall.
It took a minute to get into it and to understand the operas sense of humour, but once I did I very much enjoyed it.