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384 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781411479715
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sparknotes
Publication date: 23 June 2020
Description
Shakespeare everyone can understand--now in this new EXPANDED edition of ROMEO AND JULIET Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,981 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
dark 45%
funny 32%
tense 26%
challenging 25%
adventurous 16%
reflective 12%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 36% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%Average rating
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384 pages • first pub 2003 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781411479715
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Sparknotes
Publication date: 23 June 2020
Description
Shakespeare everyone can understand--now in this new EXPANDED edition of ROMEO AND JULIET Why fear Shakespeare? By placing the words of the original play next to line-by-line translations in plain English, this popular guide makes Shakespeare a...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,981 reviews
Moods
sad 60%
dark 45%
funny 32%
tense 26%
challenging 25%
adventurous 16%
reflective 12%
hopeful 9%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 7%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 2%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 38%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 47% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 21% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
No: 43% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
Yes: 36% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 3%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 71% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Suicide, Death, MurderModerate
Violence, Blood, Adult/minor relationshipMinor
Ableism, Child abuse, Misogyny