jammasterjamie's review against another edition
5.0
Fantastic play and a really nice overview of the Joan of Arc story. Some great monologues, strong and witty writing, and perfectly paced in its structure and dramatic reveals. Also, a really nice counter-point to Shakespeare's Henry VI, Part One - Like getting to see the action from the other side of the narrative.
stutiagarwal's review against another edition
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
remgrandt's review against another edition
5.0
I had to read this book for class, but I read it within five days despite having two weeks (partly because I thought I only had one week, but mostly) because of how unbelievably good it was. It's funny, actually a page-turner, and really made me think. It's like the better Candide.
andievillegas's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
j3mm4's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
4.5
This is as much a warm, frank, sometimes-funny, always efficient biographical drama as it is a social critique wrapped up in the twin formats of essay and play, and it excels at both. Shaw is a killer writer and I'm glad to have dipped a toe back into his body of work - especially, serendipitously, in the month that ends with celebrating her canonization!
spinnerroweok's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this retelling of the story of Joan of Arc. I think what makes it stand out is that Joan is and her judges are viewed as real human beings each making the case that they are just in what they are doing. I recommend.
booookboy_melvin's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
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
3.0
arcees's review against another edition
5.0
reread (17/3)
this, despite how irrationally frustrating it is to dissect at times, continues to be my favourite literature text. it's HEResy for a reason.. all hail saint joan
this, despite how irrationally frustrating it is to dissect at times, continues to be my favourite literature text. it's HEResy for a reason.. all hail saint joan
oliviaturner's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0