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lily_knowles's review against another edition
3.0
I liked it, but I hated the translation I read (not this one). I read it in Swedish and it was translated by Tord Bäckström, and it was not good. I think I would have liked it more if I read another translated version.
gracetimpe's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
oh lysistrata im reclaiming you from that bitch aristophanes
ebach's review against another edition
4.0
Re-read. Originally read 2003. Taught this play to my AP Lit class, and it's creepily timely since we started it two days after the Women's March.
guntaschanni's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lysistrata394's review against another edition
4.0
Ancient Greek plays and comedies are so underrated
katherinexx's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
buffalomj's review against another edition
5.0
I love this play. It remains just as hilarious today as it was over 2000 years ago. As a piece of political satire, it is so on point and relevant today that even Spike Lee used the play as a basis for his (somewhat mixed bag) movie Chi-raq.
I always find it amazing how much the Greek classics hold up, and I would love to see a performance of this on stage.
I always find it amazing how much the Greek classics hold up, and I would love to see a performance of this on stage.