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Volpone by Ben Jonson

vi_infre's review against another edition

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1.0

Es el 0 más grande del mundo. Típico libro de viejo verde para echarse unas risas (spoiler: no es gracioso para nada). Uy si, una sátira sobre la avaricia y los lascivos... Da asco y punto

noe_pd's review against another edition

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3.0

3/3,5

casspro's review against another edition

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3.0

Another tale from Theater History and Lit class. Jonson is no easy task; the language is heavy, the symbolism is thick and you have to slog through it to really understand the wit that's hidden underneath. That being said, once an impending exam forced me to understand the concepts behind Jonson's work, I enjoyed it. Not enough to read again, but enough to appreciate the bitterness in the play and embrace it as a theatrical classic.

lotta_8's review against another edition

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adventurous funny informative mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A surprisingly enjoyable read. Went through the story quite quickly. Definitely an easier example of Early Modern Literature (from a modern day perspective). 

b3qtr1s's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

bgramps's review against another edition

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dark funny tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

heath_the_leaf's review against another edition

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funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

donnaadouglas's review against another edition

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2.0

I studied this play to death at University - I'm so bored of it I doubt I'll ever read it again!

frankiereadstoomuch's review against another edition

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funny mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.0

sophiedavenport's review against another edition

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2.0

I dont feel I can gove this a rating as I'm studying this in high school and have therefore analysed the crap out of it so it can no longer be good. Confusing for the most part, but as a visual stage production it makes more sense than on paper (obviously). If youre studying for A levels good luck with your exams! ☺