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A review by hrhaphrodite1
Hamlet by William Shakespeare
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I mean... It's Hamlet, isn't it?
Some consider it the pinnacle of English Drama. And I must say, while I don't find it to be my favourite Shakespeare, it is hard to not be enthralled. It's rare to find plays that move me simply by the words alone; there have been a few exceptions here and there but I can safely say Hamlet moved me to tears three times while reading and has left me with an explanation as to way it has been so revered in the canon.
Some consider it the pinnacle of English Drama. And I must say, while I don't find it to be my favourite Shakespeare, it is hard to not be enthralled. It's rare to find plays that move me simply by the words alone; there have been a few exceptions here and there but I can safely say Hamlet moved me to tears three times while reading and has left me with an explanation as to way it has been so revered in the canon.