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The Winter's Tale by William Shakespeare
4.0
challenging emotional tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

“It is an heretic that makes the fire, / Not she which burns in’t.”

I was unfamiliar with this play so it genuinely took me on a JOURNEY but also Act 4 was a slog and Act 5 wrapped up too quickly. Still, some very strong characters. Paulina is the friend we all need. The true queen.