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heddas_bookgems's review against another edition
5.0
One stormy night, three witches predict Macbeth's rise to power and Banquo's royal descendants. “Thou shalt get kings, though thou be none. So all hail, Macbeth and Banqou!” Driven by ambition, Lady Macbeth urges her husband to take the throne by any means, leading them down a dangerous and dark path.
Reading Macbeth is not my first Shakespeare; I first read Othello as a teen and was hooked on the majesty of his tragedies at that age. Macbeth is no exception and delivers the same captivating experience.
I was blown away by how Macbeth can be seen as the foundational style for numerous classic fantasy themes. This play combines elements of murder mystery with fantasy, including witches, magic, potions, and paranormal events like ghost appearances. But it also is rich with political intrigue, greed, love, betrayal, and explores themes of claustrophobia or encroaching anxiety.
The atmosphere can best be described as a pre-early gothic horror reminiscent of Game of Thrones, with scenes ranging from muddy battlefields, stormy supernatural events, and flickering candles at lethal banquets.
However, downside to this play is the elements of antisemitism and sexism. Lady Macbeth is portrayed as the murderous, villainous wife. However, it also prefigures female rage novels, featuring obsession, autonomy, and the lengths women will go to carve their own place in history
All things considering, I adored this play because of its humor, the witches, the numerous plot twists and the feeling of compassion for Macbeth and Lady Macbeth when they spiraled into madness. A compelling read, tragic, yet occasionally humorous. Macbeth is a with right a masterpiece.
Reading Macbeth is not my first Shakespeare; I first read Othello as a teen and was hooked on the majesty of his tragedies at that age. Macbeth is no exception and delivers the same captivating experience.
I was blown away by how Macbeth can be seen as the foundational style for numerous classic fantasy themes. This play combines elements of murder mystery with fantasy, including witches, magic, potions, and paranormal events like ghost appearances. But it also is rich with political intrigue, greed, love, betrayal, and explores themes of claustrophobia or encroaching anxiety.
The atmosphere can best be described as a pre-early gothic horror reminiscent of Game of Thrones, with scenes ranging from muddy battlefields, stormy supernatural events, and flickering candles at lethal banquets.
However, downside to this play is the elements of antisemitism and sexism. Lady Macbeth is portrayed as the murderous, villainous wife. However, it also prefigures female rage novels, featuring obsession, autonomy, and the lengths women will go to carve their own place in history
All things considering, I adored this play because of its humor, the witches, the numerous plot twists and the feeling of compassion for Macbeth and Lady Macbeth when they spiraled into madness. A compelling read, tragic, yet occasionally humorous. Macbeth is a with right a masterpiece.
serenate_e's review against another edition
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
honestly such a good read for something i can only understand half of
lady macbeth was such an icon (no matter what shakespeares intentions were or how she ended up - shes cool)
lady macbeth was such an icon (no matter what shakespeares intentions were or how she ended up - shes cool)
zezeki's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide, Blood, Murder, and War
_once's review against another edition
3.0
Didn't hate it, didn't like it...probably was bored because my teacher told us the whole plot before we began reading it.
thoughtsofadumbass's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Reading a book for a school assignment makes it so boring for no reason.
carlybailey's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
andyblv's review against another edition
5.0
The Scottish play is spare, dark and moody. It’s filled with memorable characters and lines. A stark warning on tempting fate, forcing action and impatience. A tragedy in every sense of the word.
fiona_polgari's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jasperfrancis's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
4.0
If I was Lady Macbeth I would've told my husband Girl get the fuck up