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A review by emmaemmaemmaemma
King Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare
3.0
This one was just okay, but I did enjoy it more than Richard II, predominately for Prince Hal’s storyline.
He was a very charismatic character, and I appreciated the silliness of Falstaff believing he could successfully deceive Hal several times too. It leaves the audience feeling like you’re in on a joke.
I also appreciated Hotspur’s personality, and how he was both likable, and off putting.
As far as Shakespearean battles have gone for me so far, this one was a much more entertaining read, predominantly for Falstaff’s shenanigans, and the well laid out build up to the battle of the Harrys.
He was a very charismatic character, and I appreciated the silliness of Falstaff believing he could successfully deceive Hal several times too. It leaves the audience feeling like you’re in on a joke.
I also appreciated Hotspur’s personality, and how he was both likable, and off putting.
As far as Shakespearean battles have gone for me so far, this one was a much more entertaining read, predominantly for Falstaff’s shenanigans, and the well laid out build up to the battle of the Harrys.