Reviews tagging 'Suicide'

Hamlet by William Shakespeare

76 reviews

bookish_bridget's review against another edition

challenging dark mysterious tense slow-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

2.5

I know this is supposed to be one of the best stories every written but honestly, I found it difficult to get into. Can't say I really liked any of the characters, although the plot was very interesting. Ultimately, plays are not meant to be read they are meant to be performed and watched, and Shakespeare's plays are no different. I think if I saw this play performed, I'd probably enjoy it a lot more. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Suicide, and Murder

seventhswan's review against another edition

dark tense medium-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

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Incest, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Violence and War

1orne's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny reflective sad tense

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Misogyny, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, Murder, Toxic friendship, and Sexual harassment

hello_lovely13's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, and Murder

Moderate: Misogyny, Grief, and Death of parent

mezzoanddolce's review against another edition

dark emotional funny mysterious sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

new favourite Shakespeare!

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicide, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Violence

terrortwilight's review against another edition

emotional tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Suicide

ellie_debney's review against another edition

dark reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Suicide

draven_deathcrush's review against another edition

dark mysterious tense medium-paced

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

3.0

Read in my AP lit class. I'm edgy, and this play was lowkey too edgy for me, but the play was well written! I hated how fast the ending was though.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death, Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Murder

Moderate: Misogyny and Suicide

ms_moon1ight's review against another edition

challenging dark sad medium-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

5.0

I’ve been unhealthily obsessed with this play since I was fourteen and it’ll always remain one of my favourites

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Grief, and Death of parent

Moderate: Death and Mental illness

Minor: Suicide and Suicide attempt

anushaaa's review against another edition

dark funny sad tense fast-paced

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

3.5

'Murder most foul'
Pretty much sums it up I'd say

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide and Murder

Moderate: Sexual harassment