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A review by zbmorgan
King Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare
4.0
Not just a dry recounting of history, this play is a winner on all counts. Ever had a parent who thought you weren't good enough? Ever hung out with the wrong kind of crowd? Maybe you decided to grow up a bit, but a friend disappointed you and...did not? Love a little good hack-and-slash?
If you answered yes to any of the above, this is worth the read (or ideally, view, if you can see it live). But most importantly, it's the starting point of the character arc of prince Hal - an irresponsible wastrel of a guy who eventually becomes Henry V, heroic deliverer of the Battle of St. Crispin's Day speech. Throw in Falstaff, on of Shakespeare's most interesting sidekicks since Iago, and you have a winner.
If you answered yes to any of the above, this is worth the read (or ideally, view, if you can see it live). But most importantly, it's the starting point of the character arc of prince Hal - an irresponsible wastrel of a guy who eventually becomes Henry V, heroic deliverer of the Battle of St. Crispin's Day speech. Throw in Falstaff, on of Shakespeare's most interesting sidekicks since Iago, and you have a winner.