jeffreywbush's review
challenging
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
hannah_bookworm's review against another edition
funny
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
This play is utter shit. Do not waste your time. One star for "I fart at thee," which is objectively hilarious.
alliebarlow's review against another edition
4.0
I read this for a university module. This is without a doubt the funniest Renaissance drama I have come across. Unlike Shakespeare's comedies which rely heavily on wit and rhetorical devices, Jonson produces physical comedy, including farce which is much easier to interpret and understand in a modern context.
annieleb's review against another edition
4.0
after discussing this in class i have a much better appreciation for it.
cady's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lexarobinson's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.75
vicky216n's review against another edition
4.0
Ben Jonson is a great writer who's only mistake must be to have been born at the same time as the great Shakespeare. Full of satire and sexual innuendos, The Alchemist narrates the tale of two rogues, one the alchemist who promises people to turn all their items to gold and the other his helper. Matched with a prostitute who fools around with them it makes a comic tale of lust and greed.