Reviews

The Tragedy of Macbeth Part II: The Seed of Banquo by Noah Lukeman

leoneptune's review

fast-paced

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

2.0

moomoomeadowss's review

dark sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

I think this play is very good at being what it set out to be!! it felt very shakespearean in language and pacing and plot, but felt more accessible and concise! if it wasn't a sequel, i would definitely give it to someone as a primer for reading actual shakespeare. I actually enjoyed myself in the reading more than I thought I would!

drewsof's review

3.0

An interesting, if not always successful, attempt to complete the story left unfinished at the end of The Scottish Play. While I enjoyed seeing a rather well-done play in blank verse, some scenes were wholly unnecessary and others poorly written - and the phrases stolen from The Scottish and other Shakespeare plays were unnecessary winks to an audience who doesn't need them. Still, there were some scenes of real power and tension as well as some lines of sheer beauty. It's an impressive attempt - even if it's not how I'd tell the story.

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ldjdbooks's review

challenging dark slow-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? It's complicated

3.0