A review by cinderrunner
The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare

adventurous dark emotional sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• 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

5.0

Engaging and compelling. The action translates well so it can be properly enjoyed in reading the play vs viewing it (which can be an issue I have with a lot of Shakespeare's plays. They just typically aren't as good without actors bringing them to life). The emotional elements are very strong and the sheer humanity of the characters is gripping. I find myself enraged but also enthralled by so much of what happens. Because I am aware of some criticisms on this play, some of the characters are indeed racist and sexist but the play itself isn't inherently either.