Official Review: The Tragedy of King Lewis the Sixteenth

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The plot of the play does sound interesting but I personally don't really enjoy reading plays that are like Shakespeare's works, so I think I will sit out on this one. But great job on the review!
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The use of archaic language is a little too much work for my taste. Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the review.
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Always good to see interest in this classic style of writing but I do have to be feeling it, and this type of play is not really up my street. Thanks for the review and congrats on book of the day.
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Great review. This would be a difficult book for me to read in that it is not something I usually read. There is a lot to learn and take away from this book though, and it might be something worth trying. Thank you for sharing.
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Post by Raquel Demot Salda »

:) This will be my first time to read about Shakespears! I'm going to love it.Nice review
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For most readers I think the writing style of this book would cause to much confusion, but I look forward to the challenge. The events around the rebellion in France that this book pertains to were dark times, I like to know more about it so this seems a good place to find out.
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Post by Zelinda »

Some of Shakespeare I love; other plays not so much. And I haven't read any Shakespeare in years. Nevertheless, I'll give this book a try, based on the accolades this reviewer gave.
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Post by Donnavila Marie01 »

Thanks for the excellent review. The archaic language used by the author gives the reader a stronger connection with the past. Only few people read this kind of writing but it exercises the brain cells of the readers. I recommend this book to those who love classical novels.
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I havent read any if the Shakespeare books yet. My school when I was in high shool and college never believed in him. They said he was fraud. Anyhow, Im willing to accept the challenge and read this book. I know it's one for keeps.
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Post by Vermont Reviews »

I loved reading Shakespeare's plays in high school and college. Today's choice for book of the day shows the readers the story of King Lewis The Sixteenth in language not forgotten but certainly not used too often. I loved the preview
Awesome review.
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Wow sounds fascinating.Lovely review.
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This is a good, honest review. It is good to know what to expect from a book like this one. I like knowing that there is an extra poem at the end. Informative review - very helpful.
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Thanks for the review
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Thanks for the review. I didn't mind Shakespeare in high school, but I don't know how much I would enjoy reading it for relaxation now. I do think it sounds like a great novel and time period I would enjoy though.
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Post by Rebecca_Rivera »

This book sounded difficult and boring when I read the Amazon blurb. However, that list of words you included in your review has me stoked to give this one a try! Thank you.
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