A review by readinginbetween
King Lear by William Shakespeare

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

3.5

Monsters breeding monsters. Shakespeare never disappoints. It has all his classic tragedy moments: the betrayal, the huge body pile, the madness and the plot twists. But I think my entertainment factor was a bit halted by the oversized ego of father of the year Lear. I’d love to see it on the stage.
And god, Goneril is such a wicked name.