A review by lexarobinson
The Rape of Lucrece by William Shakespeare

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Never read a non-sonnet Shakespeare poem, and wasn't entirely sure what to expect. The poem is obviously a little inaccessible to the modern day reader, but the grievous plot line is rendered tastefully in Shakespeare's classically beautiful style. A really interesting and challenging read.
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