Romeo and Juliet

Had to read this for my English literature class and actually enjoyed it more than expected. The only downside was the language, which was obviously confusing, and the fact that Juliet was 13 and her father was already trying to marry her off.

my only love sprang from my only hate

i hate it idc she was only 13 years old

3 ★ - (liked it) CWs: death, suicide, some illusions to sex (only noticeable because of explanatory notes), dueling (with swords)

My first Shakespeare, loved it so much more than I expected! I genuinely looked forward to reading it and actually laughed out loud at times.

This year I set myself the goal of reading more classics. After all, there's a reason why people keep reading them so long after they were written. I decided if I was really going to commit I needed to read Shakespeare. I've read Shakespeare, I own all of his plays and sonnets and I love his narrative, but I hate his representation of women. But I figured since I've read 13 books of the Wheel of Time and watch Game of Thrones, I can read Shakespeare. Obviously the plays start with men making sexual puns, but once you get over it I got caught by the story.Yes, Romeo and Juliet were really stupid kids. But that's the idea. Their youth and immaturity is what makes their love so pure. They are acting the way they do because they feel their love is the most important thing in the world. And it is for that instant they meet. Afterwards they start having doubts after their meeting, but they are too blinded by the idea of love. At the end, tragedy strikes taking more than one life and it serves as a lesson for everyone involved. I admit it, I loved it wholeheartedly. Shakespeare strings up words in the most mesmerizing way. I loved it and I actually look forward to reading more from him now.

DUDE IT'S 3 AM I CAN'T DO THIS RIGHT NOW

the original star-crossed lovers

"Blubbering and weeping, weeping and blubbering." -w.s.

i hate this book 1 star

** spoiler alert ** “What, drawn, and talk of peace? I hate the word, As I hate hell, all Montagues, and thee.” favourite fucking quote

no

Oh Haug

3.5 stars I listened to the audiobook it was entertaining but I didn’t understand most of the older English. I had fun listening to it as a classic.

honestly i really don’t like shakespeare, had to read this for school though and i hated it, sorry

I think most people grow up hearing about Romeo and Juliet, and the plot really isn't much more complicated than the tragic summary we're all familiar with -- but the language with which Romeo and Juliet use to convey their (unbelievable! implausible! ridiculous!) love is indeed beautiful and there is no doubt that this play has made its mark on literature and beyond.

Children, children, go to sleep. No need for so much drama and death. Everyone needs to chill. My point below:

"These violent delights have violent ends,

And in their triumph die; like fire and powder,

Which, as they kiss, consume: the sweetest honey

Is loathsome in his own deliciousness,

And in the taste confounds the appetite:

Therefore love moderately: long love doth so"

This could be a great adapted text to use with freshmen for Romeo and Juliet. He uses the original text, but thoughtfully abridged. The action sequences and facial expressions are well done, which will add greatly to comprehension for students. It's both a faithful adaptation and a more accessible text. Plus, it's just enjoyable to read.

These violent delights have violent ends.

“Alas that love, whose view is muffled still, / Should without eyes see pathways to his will”

“Love comforteth like sunshine after rain.” “There's beggary in the love that can be reckoned.”

I was hoping there would be a lot more drama during their deaths but there wasn't

Idk just the combination of the typical way Manga are drawn (with the over-exaggerated expressions and stuff, y'all know what I mean) and the old Shakespearean speech just didn't do it for me. Also, I'm not really a fan of the Romeo and Juliet story in the first place...

I despise this book with a burning passion. I had to read it for my English class, and it was one of the worst books I've had to read for the class. If it had been read for the theater, it may have been a different experience, as they would at least add a comedic aspect to it. This book reminded me of why I despise the Romeo and Juliet trope so much. Very few retellings have made me tolerate this trope. Although some people have told me that this trope is just another version of enemies to lovers, I completely disagree. Going back to the book, I realized that this has another trope I dislike: insta-love. They met and immediately fell for each other. How am I supposed to feel sorry for them when I have no attachments to the characters of the relationship they had? I would love to say that I liked a character from this story, but in this case, all the characters annoyed me, especially since I had to analyze them.

1/5 stars I despise this book with a burning passion. I had to read it for my English class, and it was one of the worst books I've had to read for the class. If it had been read for the theater, it may have been a different experience, as they would at least add a comedic aspect to it. This book reminded me of why I despise the Romeo and Juliet trope so much. Very few retellings have made me tolerate this trope. Although some people have told me that this trope is just another version of enemies to lovers, I completely disagree. Going back to the book, I realized that this has another trope I dislike: insta-love. They met and immediately fell for each other. How am I supposed to feel sorry for them when I have no attachments to the characters of the relationship they had? I would love to say that I liked a character from this story, but in this case, all the characters annoyed me, especially since I had to analyze them.

Oh My God. It is the best book ever!!