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Manga Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet by Sonia Leong, William Shakespeare, Richard Appignanesi
ekarcha's review
1.0
Very much not a manga person, but even compared to other graphic novel adaptations I’ve seen of Shakespeare the emotion or lack thereof in the illustration and facial expressions is ridiculously discordant with the dialogue. Graphic adaptations of classics can be done well, but this is a disservice to Shakespeare’s talent of wordplay and metaphor.
prinsessenora4's review
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Blood, Death, and Murder
danabentley's review
4.0
I love Shakespeare, and I love this set of Shakespeare set up as manga. I picked several in this series up in London when I was there years ago, and I really enjoy re-reading them. A great introduction or refresher on Shakespeare that helps to illustrate the stories.
izzazel's review
4.0
Absolutely breathtaking artwork by Leong! I was lucky enough to meet her myself and get some tips. One of my favourite Shakespeare plays, unfortunately some details were missed out, but on the whole a brilliant manga.
liaweneryniel's review
4.0
I gave four stars solely for the art style. It's a typical manga art style which I love. The setting in Tokyo with two rivalling families felt great.
But I cannot help myself; I just don't like the story of Juliet and her Romeo. Everyone always says how romantic this story is and how tragic the circumstances...
In my opinion it's bullshit. Romeo is a hormone stricken 15 year old who at the beginning of the play is in deep depression because Rosaline doesn't return his love. He sees Juliet and snap, Rosaline is forgotten and Juliet is his one true love. Really? I mean seriously?
And Juliet is not any better. She's fourteen years old and her father says to her that other girls her age are already married and mothers. No wonder she falls in love with the first oh so mysterious guy she meets at a party...
And don't get me started on the ending: oh, our children are dead because they loved each other. Damn, let's bury our old quarrel because hey, the loved each other. Really?
No, sorry not sorry, i just don't like the play.
But I cannot help myself; I just don't like the story of Juliet and her Romeo. Everyone always says how romantic this story is and how tragic the circumstances...
In my opinion it's bullshit. Romeo is a hormone stricken 15 year old who at the beginning of the play is in deep depression because Rosaline doesn't return his love. He sees Juliet and snap, Rosaline is forgotten and Juliet is his one true love. Really? I mean seriously?
And Juliet is not any better. She's fourteen years old and her father says to her that other girls her age are already married and mothers. No wonder she falls in love with the first oh so mysterious guy she meets at a party...
And don't get me started on the ending: oh, our children are dead because they loved each other. Damn, let's bury our old quarrel because hey, the loved each other. Really?
No, sorry not sorry, i just don't like the play.
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