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Lysistrata by Aristophanes

zusy's review against another edition

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2.0

I'm not sure I will ever revisit this. It is just not my cup of tea.

annaderriere's review

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funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Love a sex strike, really good one from aristophanes

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ex_libris_lena's review against another edition

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2.0

Read for class. Very mid.

ava_lanche's review

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Highly enjoyable, 2500 years on! 

cecrbc's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

eb00kie's review against another edition

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5.0

This is not half as bad as the adaptations. Actually, who knew that 2400 years ago Aristophanes could infer the same freedom of spirit in women that they display nowadays? Not to mention the spite and delightful vindictiveness.

ratitabovary_09's review against another edition

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3.0

•06-04-2022•
«...soportamos más del doble de su peso que vosotros. Ante todo pariendo hijos y dejándolos ir lejos a servir como hoplitas.»

Quizá sea demasiado arriesgado volver a tratar de identificar una obra clásica como «feminista», pero en esta sí que se acentúa un mensaje semejante: el poder de la mujer en la sociedad. Aún y todo, el mensaje es realmente bello y antibélico: las mujeres no volverán a mandar a sus hijos a una muerte segura. No es que me haya hecho especial gracia, pero al parecer los chistes sexuales son atemporales.

_leaf_'s review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

jaenpual's review

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funny reflective fast-paced

4.0

angelreadsthings's review

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3.0

This play is a gigantic ball of innuendo that some will definitely be uncomfortable reading. Nevertheless, it was rather humorous and therefore enjoyable to an extent.