Reviews

Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare

abigailhaagen's review against another edition

5.0

I love Twelfth Night, but was also thinking about She's the Man the entire time lol

makalakm's review

2.0

Definitely not my favorite Shakespeare play. I would rather watch "She's the Man" than read this any day.

_ells_'s review

adventurous challenging funny mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

azwahine_reads's review

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.5

coffeedog14's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

2.5

Reading this just, wasn't all that funny - maybe because it's been too long since I saw the play. I'm going to see it again soon, so I hope it turns out better live! 

frankiereadstoomuch's review against another edition

funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot

3.5

lestradez0's review

4.0

The writing in this book is considerably different from the rest; it is more like a theatrical performance with dialogue than in ordinary novel books, which surprised me when I first read it. The language utilised, despite the difficulty it causes, is more fascinating. How lovely and unique their language was back then captivated me.

In my opinion, the theme that stands out the most in this book is "suffering as a result of love." Shakespeare demonstrates that love can be painful despite the characters' cheerful ending, which sees all lovers find one another and experience happily ever after. The majority of the characters appear to view love as a destructive emotion that strikes its victims unexpectedly and violently, similar to a curse. Many characters assert that falling in love—or, more accurately, experiencing the sorrow of unrequited love—is excruciating.

Moreover, some people experience romantic fulfilment while others do not, which makes love itself exclusionary. As a result, love cannot overcome all challenges and individuals whose wishes are not satisfied and who are still in love experience the lack of it even more severely.

In conclusion, I recommend this book to read as you will find lots of things to learn.

hoodsicle's review

adventurous funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.5

In this house, we love Twelfth Night. 

ellysreads's review

5.0

I love Twelfth Night because I think it's fun but rarely made into a pantomime. You understand it when you're younger and on reading it after studying it more, I've discovered more about it that I love.

mariah_is_awkward's review against another edition

funny lighthearted fast-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

3.25