Romeo and Juliet Book Reviews by Rachel Davis - York Prep School

racheldavis19 — 2025-03-05 19:52:08 UTC

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I found the plot to be too inconstant. While the novel initially seems somewhat believable, the ending turns wild and unpredictable. I don't mean to critique Shakespeare's work, as his play was revolutionary for its time, but this novel may not be the most enjoyable to a modern teen.
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Romeo and Juliet Book Reviews

2025-03-06 13:50:31 UTC

One thing I liked about the play is how intense the emotions are. Romeo and Juliet are super dramatic about their love, which makes the story exciting. The fighting between the Montagues and Capulets also adds action and keeps the story moving. Some of the characters, like Mercutio, are really funny and make the play more entertaining. However, there were a few things I didn’t love. The language is really hard to understand because it’s written in old-fashioned English. It took me a while to figure out what was going on in some scenes. Also, the whole relationship between Romeo and Juliet happens way too fast. They meet, fall in love, and decide to get married in like a day, which seems kind of unrealistic.

A Timeless but Tragic Love Story

francescadematos44 — 2025-03-06 13:50:49 UTC

Review:

Romeo and Juliet is a dramatic and emotional play about love, family feuds, and fate. The story is exciting, but the quick decisions and miscommunication make the ending heartbreaking. Shakespeare’s language is challenging, but the themes of love and conflict still matter today. I think Shakespeare's writing is not like anything we use today, so it is difficult for readers. A must-read for those who enjoy classic tragedies!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4/5)

I have mixed feelings about the book

2025-03-06 13:53:01 UTC

I found the book to be a bit strange. It was hard to understand the language they were using. I also think there's unnessary things that happen in the book. I also don't like how sad the plot is. One thing I liked how it was romantic. Overall, this book would not be the best for teenagers.

Romeo and Juliet review

2025-03-06 14:05:23 UTC

Romeo and Juliet falls into a loving relationship despite all the Chaotic events of Family feuds between Montagues and Capulet. I noticed how Romeo goes back and fourth with his friends like Mercutio, benvolio etc. and an obessive love relationship with Juliet, which makes the story a lot more interesting. This book can be hard to understand because of Shakespeare english and un-realistic/sad events, The start of the story made me think that Romeo and Juliet would have an amazing future included in the ending, but instead, Shakespeare wanted to end their relationship with a tragedy. Romeo and Juliet deserves 2.5 stars because the atmosphere of the story has might not appeal to be entertaining to everyone.