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A review by shakespeareanangel
Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This has easily become one of my favourites. I did not know the history of Julius Caesar, and I had a really fun time learning it through Shakespeare. I loved all the foreshadowing leading up to Caesar's death (especially the pathetic fallacy of the bad night). Cassius and Brutus are both idiots. I mean, why would you turn on each other after collectively planning the murder of another??! Shakespeare has, yet again, outdone himself. This is probably one of those rarest plays where I do not require a translation alongside because I understand it perfectly well and clear. I give this play 3.75 stars, but round it down to ⭐️⭐️⭐️ on Goodreads.