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jmcclelland17's review against another edition
4.0
While I enjoyed the play and the story, I find it interesting how Shakespeare fed into the Tutor propaganda and portrayed King Richard III as a complete monster outside and in. It's completely understandable why Shakespeare would do this, he was writing for Tutor England and let's face it, an evil monster makes a more interesting character than a not-so-terrible albeit greedy man. However, as usual, the characters are well developed and human nature is at its purest. There are also some great, memorable lines.
suiteheartts's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nico_29's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-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
catherinewedin's review against another edition
5.0
Shakespeare’s best character. He is absolutely unhinged and bloodthirsty, but strangely eliciting sympathy from his audience while we question: truth or manipulation? Shakespeare is brilliant in recreating a true historical figure, giving him the nuance and sometimes a sympathetic eye to a complicated villain who we are unsure if he was one by choice or by fate. The opening monologue remains one of Shakespeare's best.
julihihihi's review against another edition
funny
tense
fast-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
4.75
baileystork's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
_ells_'s review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
lyrabuttonnn's review against another edition
4.0
lump of foul deformity is gonna be quoted like crazy
shoelessmama's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Drama, Drama, Drama! I wasn't expecting to enjoy this as much as I did. So far, I prefer Shakespeare's Richards to his Henrys. Poor Richard, he brought it on himself.