The Complete Works of William Shakespeare : Reduced Shakespeare Company Presents

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Summary: Wow!
Review: I saw this play three times at Marin Shakespeare Company. My friends and I have memorized it! It's hilarious. I love the Othello rap and the romeo and juliet part... i highly reccommend this book. I t will make even the most serious person convulse with chuckles.

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Summary: Shakespeare Would Laugh
Review: I thought this was one of the greatest comedy plays I have ever read. It was outstanding the way they used audience participation in this play. I recommend it for anyone wanting a good laugh.

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Summary: I love this play, and Shakespeare is god.
Review: I would just like to say thanks to the creative and literary genius' that wrote this play. I have never read something so hilarious. My friends and I think that Shakespeare is God, and were so excited when we stumbled (quite by accident) across this amazing work of art. We are in the process of paying the royalties so that we too can ad a little spice to the way Shakespeare is taught at our High School. Thanks again to the authors and everyone else involved.

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Summary: Side-spliting humor and unforgivable irreverence to the Bard
Review: If I were asked the funniest play that read I would answer "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)." Now I can answer the same if I were asked the funniest book I have ever read. All hail to Jess Winfield, Daniel Singer, and Adam Long! The gang has sucessfully written a very intricate and accurate book of William Shakespeare and his complete works. Wait -- they have distorted and sucessfully gutted some of the most perfect pieces of literature ever written and it is absolutely perfect. While reading the book make sure to take the time to read ALL the footnotes. You will really appreciate the tactful placement of every irreverent word and insite into the life and works of William Shakespeare that Jess, Adam, Jess, Daniel, and Jess have. Definately a must read and certianly a must see.

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Summary: Side-spliting humor and unforgivable irreverence to the Bard
Review: If I were asked the funniest play that read I would answer "The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)." Now I can answer the same if I were asked the funniest book I have ever read. All hail to Jess Winfield, Daniel Singer, and Adam Long! The gang has sucessfully written a very intricate and accurate book of William Shakespeare and his complete works. Wait -- they have distorted and sucessfully gutted some of the most perfect pieces of literature ever written and it is absolutely perfect. While reading the book make sure to take the time to read ALL the footnotes. You will really appreciate the tactful placement of every irreverent word and insite into the life and works of William Shakespeare that Jess, Adam, Jess, Daniel, and Jess have. Definately a must read and certianly a must see.

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Summary: very funny!
Review: If you are bored with shakespeare, read this book!! it is increadbly funny!try o see the play if you can also, i saw it in ceder city, and I loved it.

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Summary: Hilariously Funny!!
Review: The Reduced Shakespeare Company is so funny!!! I would especially recomend this to highschoolers who find normal Shakespeare dry and boring. (that would be me) But my parents which are in their 40s also enjoyed this so its great for everyone. It makes shakespeare so much more interesting. They find very creative ways to retell Shakspeare's classic tales that are so funny and comical. I actually prefer the cd to the book though 'cause that is what they originally wrote the script for. THEY ARE HILARIOUS!!!

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Summary: Outstanding
Review: This parody of Shakespeare's works is the funniest form of flattery. I have read it many times and it continues to bring a new light to Shakespeare. Although it is not a substitute for the original, this book is an outstanding and entertaining introduction to the entire range of William Shakespeare's works.

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Summary: This book was too funny!
Review: This was beyond hysterical. I have to stage manage a production of it and I don't know how I will concentrate on my work when all I can do it laugh! It's definitely a great read!

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Summary: Worth it if you've seen the movie
Review: To anyone, this movie is flat out hilarious. Shakespeare has never been interpreted as a rap song, or as a cooking show, and I know nobody has ever attempted to combine all 12 of Shakespeare's comedies into one. These men have successfully done it, and in such a way that I'm laughing everytime i see it again. The book, however, is incomplete without the pictures to go along with it. The funny parts arnt focused on the words as much as the presentation it's given in. If you dont have the video, get it. It is worth every cent. If you have the video, this book is good as well. Not only can you use it as a reference to see what they were talking about, but the guys have added notes onto every page, just as funny as the material it's being referenced to. So go, get the movie, buy the book, and get ready to enjoy Shakespeare like you never have before.