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A review by poisonenvy
The Beggar's Opera and Polly by John Gay
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
I will confess, after Captain Singleton I was skeptical about the other books in my Pirate Literature class.
But this was actually great? It was scathing and high-key hilarious, excellent political commentary and satire. I enjoyed both The Beggar's Opera and Polly, through I think I preferred Polly overall.
It took a minute to get into it and to understand the operas sense of humour, but once I did I very much enjoyed it.
SECOND READ-THROUGH, like, a few weeks later:
First read through was focused mostly on social criticism by criticising the government. Second read through focused more on gender reversal and queer themes. Also another excellent read.
But this was actually great? It was scathing and high-key hilarious, excellent political commentary and satire. I enjoyed both The Beggar's Opera and Polly, through I think I preferred Polly overall.
It took a minute to get into it and to understand the operas sense of humour, but once I did I very much enjoyed it.
SECOND READ-THROUGH, like, a few weeks later:
First read through was focused mostly on social criticism by criticising the government. Second read through focused more on gender reversal and queer themes. Also another excellent read.