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A review by libraryalissa
Macbeth by William Shakespeare

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

4.5

I read this in my Shakespeare class in undergrad and just reread it for a reading challenge. What struck me most this time is how many turns of phrase in this work are well known and used in songs, book titles, etc. I know this is true for a lot of Shakespeare but I think it is especially true for this one. Witches, murder, ambition, not a weak female character in the whole thing. All around iconic.