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linnylionheart's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Graphic: Confinement, Death, Grief, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, and War
Moderate: Child death, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Blood and Antisemitism
lynxpardinus's review against another edition
2.0
Graphic: Death, Religious bigotry, Murder, and War
Moderate: Child death, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Fire/Fire injury
littleredhat's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Although this particular translation has been performed, its poetic stucture makes it function as a read-only text, even though it is sometimes slow-flowing and a little difficult to read. Heavy symbolism and some truly complex, lyrical language features here, especially in Part II... where a working knowledge of Greco-Roman myth also helps a bunch. I personally preferred Part I of the play, as I became quite invested in the story of Faust and Gretchen, and Mephistopheles gets some great fourth-wall breaks and some really witty lines.
A classic story that should be read and enjoyed, but I'd understand if you preferred a lighter version with more accessible language!
Moderate: Child death, Death, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, Murder, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and War
inessa's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Moderate: Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, and Murder
nerdkitten's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death, Religious bigotry, and Murder
Moderate: Confinement, Mental illness, and Misogyny
Minor: Child death, Sexual content, and Grief