spiderharms's review
adventurous
challenging
informative
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
spacestationtrustfund's review against another edition
3.0
The histories, in general, suck when read on paper, but they're something else when performed.
emm1o's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
informative
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
4.5
drowninginhistory's review
4.0
I know why people call Part 1 the weakest in the Henry VI plays but I’ve always liked it and this reread has actually cemented it as a favorite Shakespeare play. But what is done to Joan of Arc is absolutely abysmal. I understand why she was characterized and talked about in that way but it’s one of the poorer aspects of Part 1.
julshakespeare's review against another edition
4.0
4.4/5 stars, full review to come! Can you believe shakespeare actually got me to care about the war of the Roses?
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Pacing: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Enjoyment: 4/5
Plot: 4/5
Characters: 4/5
Pacing: 5/5
Writing: 5/5
Enjoyment: 4/5
amelianotthepilot's review against another edition
3.0
yet again pretty boring
this one had Joan of Arc and also some more interesting love plots and a father and son scene that was sad an cute
this one had Joan of Arc and also some more interesting love plots and a father and son scene that was sad an cute
basic_lit_24's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
nomiclature's review
3.0
Shakespeare's first play, it has a really funny opening scene and helps me understand a bit more about the history of the War of Roses. It is a little weird to read about Joan of Arc from the view of the enemy that burned her. It is definitely not one of my favorite Shakespeare plays.