384 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781411479715
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sparknotes
Publication date: 23 June 2020
Description
Shakespeare everyone can understand--now in this new EXPANDED edition of ROMEO AND JULIET Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,918 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
dark 46%
funny 31%
challenging 24%
tense 22%
adventurous 18%
reflective 17%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 34% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Suicide, Death, Sexual contentModerate
Blood, Murder, MisogynyMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Grief384 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781411479715
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sparknotes
Publication date: 23 June 2020
Description
Shakespeare everyone can understand--now in this new EXPANDED edition of ROMEO AND JULIET Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,918 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
dark 46%
funny 31%
challenging 24%
tense 22%
adventurous 18%
reflective 17%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 3%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 31%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 52% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 2%Strong character development?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 25%Loveable characters?
Yes: 34% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 6%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, Sexual contentModerate
Blood, Murder, MisogynyMinor
Adult/minor relationship, Child abuse, Grief