silly_little_reader's review against another edition
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Prepare yourselfÂ
magnetgrrl's review against another edition
3.0
Greek tragedy! And violence! What more could you ask for?
valealle23's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
tense
fast-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
3.75
Absolutely insane. Probably my favorite of the Greek plays, but this one hits hard - all about human passions and insanity and all that fun stuff. Dionysus was a really interesting character, but I loved Agave and I stand by the fact that it wasn’t her fault. Men just love to blame women smh. But def a good read I recommend
spottedrobyns's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
5.0
lilly71490's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jelenwalker's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
ichirofakename's review against another edition
3.0
I recently read without pleasure the Murray translation, which, along with being prose, is just too old. I prefer this version, by Woodruff, with Elvis on the cover.
ichirofakename's review against another edition
3.0
I read the Murray prose translation. I recommend seeking out a versified version.
I read the Arrowsmith verse translation. Better, but still the bad guy wins, and he is a god. King is dismembered. Over-rated.
I read the Arrowsmith verse translation. Better, but still the bad guy wins, and he is a god. King is dismembered. Over-rated.