Reviews

Othello by William Shakespeare

becky_05's review against another edition

dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

alliemr24's review against another edition

dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

jbmorgan86's review against another edition

4.0

It is foolish to think that I could add anything new or relevant to a discussion on a Shakespearean play. Therefore, these are merely notes for myself:

Othello isn't as captivating as some of the more famous tragedies like Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet, and Macbeth, but it is still great. Iago steals the show. He is one of the most devious, scheming characters in all of literature. Poor, foolish Othello . . .

sheawelb's review against another edition

fast-paced

3.0

yllib's review against another edition

4.0

One of Shakespeares best but there are literally zero redeemable characters in this book. My boy Cassio comes close though.

albertcamus's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

hyacinthsarecool's review against another edition

dark funny tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

eve_hehehheheh's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

sruthibabu2003's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jazzyjan94's review against another edition

4.0

I really enjoyed this play, it was interesting and disturbing to see the affects of racism, as well as that of irrational jealousy. 5/5 Stars.