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A review by maple_dusk
Othello by William Shakespeare
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Othello is a Shakespearean tragedy surrounding the military general Othello, a man whose insecurities and irrational jealousy become his downfall.
I...enjoyed Othello, more than I thought I would. I needed to read the eBook alongside an audiobook to stay engaged and immersed, but the combination of both made a really interesting reading experience I've never had before.
Historical literary works aren't really my thing, so this isn't one of my favorites, but I don't consider it bad either. The main characters are well-written (except Iago, he feels too 2d to me). I like the exploration of and intentional ambiguity of story elements, such as the extent of Othello's jealousy. Additionally, while I didn't catch most of them, the hidden themes, motifs, and symbolism are all intriguing and reveal neat parts of the story once you learn about them.
I...enjoyed Othello, more than I thought I would. I needed to read the eBook alongside an audiobook to stay engaged and immersed, but the combination of both made a really interesting reading experience I've never had before.
Historical literary works aren't really my thing, so this isn't one of my favorites, but I don't consider it bad either. The main characters are well-written (except Iago, he feels too 2d to me). I like the exploration of and intentional ambiguity of story elements, such as the extent of Othello's jealousy. Additionally, while I didn't catch most of them, the hidden themes, motifs, and symbolism are all intriguing and reveal neat parts of the story once you learn about them.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Racism, Suicide, and Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse
Minor: Abandonment and War