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Plautus' Menaechmi by Plautus

romanoirs's review against another edition

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3.0

tfw Shakespeare rips off your work and his work is more famous (terrific play)

drunkoctopus's review against another edition

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funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? N/A
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.0

siobhan03's review against another edition

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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.0

shardan's review against another edition

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funny reflective fast-paced

4.0

jo_kay's review against another edition

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3.0

This classic comedy is a quick read, but it is not much fun. I liked it all right, and I smiled a few times, but it did not make me laugh out loud.

Read full review on my blog, Beyond Strange New Words.

RECOMMENDATION: Menaechmi is a classical comedy. As such it offers some thought-provoking topics concerning people’s behaviour alongside the central theme of mistaken identities.

goosemixtapes's review against another edition

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2.0

i know everyone's a critic these days and this is a centuries-old classic that influenced people like shakespeare and moliere but it's also dull as shit. the misogyny jumped out

thebookishbabbler's review against another edition

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4.0

Actual Rating 4.5

This was absolutely ridiculous and absurd and I found it pretty hilarious. Manaechmi is such a bizarre and quick play and it had me laughing out loud several times.