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pawspaws's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
prog51's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lindapool's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
siraels's review
3.0
3 stars
This was interesting to read. I haven't completely loved it but I think it's good and it's also given me another insight at reading classics and just Medieval ages in general. I sort of felt that most of the characters were very unlikable to me, especially Tristan and Iseult. On the other hand, I will support my underrated queen Brangaine no matter what!! She was so underrated and had to suffer for her queen's crazy decisions. Also, the other Iseult. She was cool until she decided to hurt Tristan which resulted in his death. That wasn't cool. I will gladly watch the movie to get a different insight into the story. But I still know that I can't judge this book too harshly, since it was written almost a millenium ago. This is also one of the best I wouldn't have read if it wasn't for my literature classes where we learn about history of literature. We aren't supposed to read them, I just thought it sounded good and interesting.
This was interesting to read. I haven't completely loved it but I think it's good and it's also given me another insight at reading classics and just Medieval ages in general. I sort of felt that most of the characters were very unlikable to me, especially Tristan and Iseult. On the other hand, I will support my underrated queen Brangaine no matter what!! She was so underrated and had to suffer for her queen's crazy decisions. Also, the other Iseult. She was cool until she decided to hurt Tristan which resulted in his death. That wasn't cool. I will gladly watch the movie to get a different insight into the story. But I still know that I can't judge this book too harshly, since it was written almost a millenium ago. This is also one of the best I wouldn't have read if it wasn't for my literature classes where we learn about history of literature. We aren't supposed to read them, I just thought it sounded good and interesting.
neilstcyr's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
iamgr00t's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
lizziee's review
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
crissy_estev's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
ipanzica's review
3.0
A tragic romance story where you get two likable protagonists.
Also this is unrelated to the context of the book, but doesn’t look like at least one person has a their neck in a weird position in most of the cover art for the book?
Also this is unrelated to the context of the book, but doesn’t look like at least one person has a their neck in a weird position in most of the cover art for the book?
meme_too2's review
4.0
I thought it was time to see the movie, with James Franco, again, so I decided to read the truest version of the original story first. The movie was unbelievably romantic.
The book is about two people who fall into an everlasting love. Some people help them protect their love and others are arch enemies. About 2/3 the way through the book I was thinking--enough already. But nothing can beat a beautiful love story. There is just something terribly satisfying about reading an original classic.
The book is about two people who fall into an everlasting love. Some people help them protect their love and others are arch enemies. About 2/3 the way through the book I was thinking--enough already. But nothing can beat a beautiful love story. There is just something terribly satisfying about reading an original classic.