A review by theratcave
The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I mostly did enjoy this okay, it was genuinely funny to see it all play out, as it’s all so dramatic and over-the-top story that it makes it a fun read. I am excited to see an actual play version of it now. Definitely could get some monologues out of it too, maybe from Proteus in Act 2 Sc 6 but mainly a few Valentine monologues as I related to him most, and liked his character. Shame the ending felt so abrupt and shoved into a few pages, but I guess it is early Shakespeare.