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k8dkc's review against another edition
3.0
Rosalind and Orlando, the freedom to confess the truth only when wearing a mask.
mickyg1's review against another edition
3.0
This isn’t Shakespeare at his best, but it also isn’t him at his worst, and considering that Shakespeare at his worst would still at minimum be two-and-a-half stars, we probably shouldn’t be too snobbish at the sight of three (if I’d made that sentence any more convoluted it would’ve qualified as a Shakespearean grammatical love triangle). Most of Shakespeare’s plays are a thrill to read as well as to watch, but for this one you’re probably better off just watching.
thespianreader's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing, funny and quite actual in some of its themes. Really good as usual with Shakespeare!
sirhe's review against another edition
4.0
The copy I read was missing Act 2. Sounds like someone fell asleep during the binding process.
As for the play, it appears simple and with little action, but it is actually experimental and complex. The play centers around love and progeniture. It breaks from the norm when Shakespeare gives Rosalind control over all relationships in the play; she is quite the magician. Can't wait to see it performed!
If you like The Merchant of Venice or The Taming of the Shrew you might like this play, otherwise stay away.
As for the play, it appears simple and with little action, but it is actually experimental and complex. The play centers around love and progeniture. It breaks from the norm when Shakespeare gives Rosalind control over all relationships in the play; she is quite the magician. Can't wait to see it performed!
If you like The Merchant of Venice or The Taming of the Shrew you might like this play, otherwise stay away.
lizzie_5678's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.75
“The worst fault you have is to be in love.”
“'Tis a fault I will not change for your best virtue.“
Another witty comedy, quick to read, and an easier play to follow along with without feeling lost. I loved Rosalind, and the avenues which Shakespeare explored through her character, allowing her to lightheartedly tease and trick others at her will.
“'Tis a fault I will not change for your best virtue.“
Another witty comedy, quick to read, and an easier play to follow along with without feeling lost. I loved Rosalind, and the avenues which Shakespeare explored through her character, allowing her to lightheartedly tease and trick others at her will.