loyaultemelie's review against another edition
4.0
Though I think I like the 2021 adaptation better (it got rid of the sillier bits of the play and really cemented the tragic themes, though in doing so getting rid of a lot of literary, scientific, historical references) I really loved this play dearly.
More detailed review coming soon.
More detailed review coming soon.
beatrizdizon_'s review against another edition
4.0
Used this material for my undergrad thesis! Along with contemporary films that took had this play as their basis/inspiration (Megamind, Sierra Burgess is a Loser, The Half of It)
Some elements weirded me out, evident that this was a product of its time. Some parts broke my heart, but I am ultimately astounded by Cyrano’s undying (haha) love for Roxane. Interesting to dissect a literary work composed centuries ago, will definitely read this again leisurely!
Some elements weirded me out, evident that this was a product of its time. Some parts broke my heart, but I am ultimately astounded by Cyrano’s undying (haha) love for Roxane. Interesting to dissect a literary work composed centuries ago, will definitely read this again leisurely!
mayaonpluto's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jjstoff's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and War
everthereader's review against another edition
3.0
Read this for school. It was dramatic as f*ck. Cyrano de Bergerac is the epitome of pride. He makes Adam Parrish look good (just kidding love you Parrish). Roxane was shallow and had no substance or personality to her character (this is when you know it was written by an old white man). Loved Le Bret, the voice of reason. Cyrano knew how to bring people down with his words so there is some merit in that. But he had the most dramatic death ever. No one has a lengthy death monologue. 🙄 Entertaining and fun for this nerd to analyze, but doesn't have much else to it.
mrreadsbooks's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.0
sabregirl's review against another edition
4.0
Saw a performance of this in college for one of my theatre classes and I can honestly say I was lost during a lot of the parts. Now finally getting to read it, still pretty lost in the beginning of the play but this helped me understand it much much better.
novelideea's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
5.0