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nineinchnails's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
beatrice is a great character considering she hates men and this was written in the 1500s. it’s kinda undermined with the treatment of hero but i can understand that, given it was written so long ago. i can’t tell if i like the writing or not since i don’t usually read plays outside of assigned reading in high school but i found it really witty and fun overall! i hate claudio tho and beatrice + benedick stole the show for me
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexism
Minor: Death, Racism, and Antisemitism
tylleet's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
The thought of writing a review scares me but if u want my thoughts while reading this you can find them here - https://youtu.be/pbwz7v26m4U
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Sexism, and Antisemitism
remuslibrary's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
mme_carton's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny and Sexism
Moderate: Antisemitism
juxarope's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
meganpbennett's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Much Ado is one of Shakespeare's best comedies, contrasting the witty banter of Beatrice and Benedick being tricked into going from not-quiet enemies to possibly deeply in love with the first blush of love at first sight between Hero and Claudio, and making a returning war hero into a barely redeemable villain. While it is a light hearted comedy, there are deeper themes in place, including cuckolding and women lying about their virginity (a serious sin at the time).
If you're not sure if you can make it through the play, watch the Kenneth Branagh adaptation. It's very faithful to the original play in terms of dialogue and plot.
If you're not sure if you can make it through the play, watch the Kenneth Branagh adaptation. It's very faithful to the original play in terms of dialogue and plot.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny
Moderate: Infertility and Sexism
Minor: Antisemitism
evilo_reads's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
slow-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
I absolutely adored the Benedict and Beatrice storyline, but the Hero-Claudio one is disgusting and impossible for me to get behind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Gaslighting
leona's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
'I cannot be a man with wishing; therefore I will die a woman with grieving.'
Much Ado About Nothing is definitely battling Hamlet for my favourite Shakespeare play. I am studying this at school, which I do think somewhat contributed to my enjoyment of it, as I understood a lot more of the content than I did Hamlet, but I also think that Much Ado is an easier play for those wanting to get into Shakespeare. The play definitely lives up to the comedy genre and was very amusing to read, but even more so to watch in the film and Catherine Tate / David Tennant versions. The scenes with Beatrice and Benedick were especially enjoyable. Shakespeare does such an excellent job on character work, and Beatrice and Benedick are probably my favourite characters of all time. Their witty, slightly arrogant and obnoxious humour is exactly what I love to read in characters, and the two were perfect in this regard. Their romance was one of the most believable I think I have ever read, with the constant allusions to a previous relationship between them, to the perfect execution of the 'enemies-to-lovers' trope. Beatrice is an amazing character, and I find her particularly remarkable considering how outspoken she is, especially in Elizabethan England. Benedick is also such a feminist, the fact that he believed Hero had been wronged even before Beatrice told him so, and that he chose to threaten his friend Claudio on the word of Beatrice was such a powerful scene to me. So was Beatrice's 'oh that I were a man' scene. Honestly, two of the most well written characters in literature. I also hate Claudio with a passion. I remain confused about Don John however, he is a really irritating villain because he doesn't really have any reason to mess up everyone's lives other than that he is jealous of the others happiness, because he is a bastard. I urge you to give Shakespeare a chance if you haven't already, it is definitely worth it.
Much Ado About Nothing is definitely battling Hamlet for my favourite Shakespeare play. I am studying this at school, which I do think somewhat contributed to my enjoyment of it, as I understood a lot more of the content than I did Hamlet, but I also think that Much Ado is an easier play for those wanting to get into Shakespeare. The play definitely lives up to the comedy genre and was very amusing to read, but even more so to watch in the film and Catherine Tate / David Tennant versions. The scenes with Beatrice and Benedick were especially enjoyable. Shakespeare does such an excellent job on character work, and Beatrice and Benedick are probably my favourite characters of all time. Their witty, slightly arrogant and obnoxious humour is exactly what I love to read in characters, and the two were perfect in this regard. Their
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
bibliophilemama's review against another edition
challenging
funny
medium-paced
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism
narrpip's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexism
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