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Book Review: Richard III
Richard III by William Shakespeare
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this last play in the War of the Roses series. There’s tons of action and plotting and intrigue. It certainly does not get boring! It’s not my favorite, since I was unable to really connect with any of the characters, but the plot moves along very quickly.
Most of this play is just people getting murdered. Wow. So many murders! So many. Continue reading
Review: King Henry VI, Part 3
King Henry VI, Part 3 by William Shakespeare
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I was starting to get bored with the Henrys, but this one revived me a bit. There were some especially rousing speeches, and I didn’t completely hate every character.
I feel like every situation and scene was gone through twice. Twice Edward is on the throne and Henry is forced to compromise or flee. Twice Henry is on the throne and Edward is fleeing. Twice they summon all their allies to send soldiers. Twice somebody sends to France for soldiers. Twice Henry is thrown into prison in the Tower, then Edward is thrown into prison as well with the Archbishop. Two big battles where half of everyone is killed. Two different scenes where young boys are killed. So much back and forth. Ugh. I feel like I read the same play twice. Continue reading
June Reading
What do Shakespeare, Jules Verne, and Piglet have in common? They are all books that I read in June!
Leave a comment and tell me… what is your favorite Shakespearean play?
April Reading: Classics
Sorry for the bad lighting. My camera does not like clouds over the sun.
Review: Henry VI, Part 1
Henry VI, Part 1 by William Shakespeare
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
“Tis much when sceptres are in children’s hands; but more when envy breeds unkind division: there comes the ruin, there begins confusion.”
That quote sums up most of the plot! Henry VI is too young to rule on his own, and his advisers and lords ruin everything by bickering and fighting amongst themselves, leaving England’s armies vulnerable to the French. Continue reading
Book Review: Shakespeare’s Richard II
Review: Richard II
Richard II by William Shakespeare
My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I enjoyed this play! The action is fast-paced and the dialogue is snappy. The characters are all hot-heads who spend half their time insulting one another, then fighting to regain their honor or plotting dastardly conspiracies in the dark.
Measure for Measure by Shakespeare
This is now one of my favorite Shakespearean plays! I love the writing and the funny dialogue despite the serious subject matter. There are some sexual subjects discussed such as prostitution being against the law, and pregnancies out of wedlock, so maybe not one for the kids.
Let’s Talk Shakespeare- TBR + Overview
A quick overview of some of the Shakespearean plays I have read so far, and the next play I’ll be reading, Measure for Measure. What is your favorite Shakespeare?
Plays Mentioned:
Measure for Measure
Much Ado About Nothing
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
Macbeth
As You Like It
All’s Well that Ends Well
Troilus and Cressida
King Lear
Cymbelline
Henry IV, Part 1&2
Antony and Cleopatra
Two Gentlemen of Verona
Twelfth Night
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