Reviews tagging 'Toxic relationship'

The Taming of the Shrew by William Shakespeare

12 reviews

bmpicc's review against another edition

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

2.0

Oh the misogamy. Probably the easiest to understand (especially if you are a '10 Things I Hate About You' fan. I'm not a Shakespeare gal, but it is fun to see where so many stories have evolved from. Also, treat yourself to the reviews. Some of them are gold! 
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sodapoport's review against another edition

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dark fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

1.0

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ladybergart's review against another edition

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3.0

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naomi_salters's review against another edition

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challenging dark funny sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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staciloverock's review against another edition

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  • Loveable characters? No
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sha's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Loveable characters? No

3.0

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sophie8's review against another edition

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challenging dark

2.5

It's meant to be a comedy but I think I missed most of the humour, probably due to the period barrier! It was okay, I didn't get masses out of it.
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kakashigoons's review against another edition

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funny tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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kazamaria's review against another edition

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

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librarymouse's review against another edition

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emotional funny

3.0

I actually really liked Katherina. Her name being taken from her in Petruchio exclusively referring to her as Kate, alongside the loss of her freedom at the onset of her marriage is a heartbreak used as comedy. Her wit and feistiness made her likable and entertaining, excluding her lashing out at her sister. She wanted to be loved as she is, and Petruchio's progressive breaking of her spirit is so deeply saddening. The romance of Bianca and Lucentio, as well as the vying for her hand in marriage and the comedy of miscommunication that takes place due to Lucentio's scheming, while all superficially engaging, pale in comparison to the disgust I felt at Kate's treatment by her new husband and his household. She is gaslit to the nth degree. I think I need to read this again, as a physical book, to keep track of the other storylines.
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