Everyone knows the story of Romeo and Juliette. There is no need to go into grand details about their ill-fated love and the hatred that ultimately led to their demise.

However, what I can say it that the artwork in this volume brings Romeo and Juliette to life in ways that the script alone cannot. Each page moves seamlessly through the tale and allows reader to focus more on the language and less on imaging it. Since the language is difficult for modern readers - at least those like myself who are not literary majors - this manga version of Romeo and Juliette allows us to enjoy the story without missing anything.

I look forward to reading more literary classics in manga form!

I think the art could be slightly better. However, the story is well portrayed. It's a great way of introducing a classic such as Romeo & Juliet to a younger audience/an audience who isn't very interested in reading the book. It's a good way of making it appealing. Rating: 4/5 stars.

Nothing changed about the script but the adaptation was nice. It was beautifully put together. The pages was a little blurry for me but other than that great job.

I love all this Manga Classics editions and this one wasn't any different. I feel like the art style perfectly matches the story of Romeo and Juliet. I think the way the manga shows the imagery and the messages Shakespeare wrote in such a way that makes the story more accessible for a wider audience. This is the third manga adaptation from this series that I read this year and I think I can officially say I'm addicted to the beautiful artwork of the different artists and the way the stories take new life through their eyes.

This was a really fun way to read this classic book. I can imagine teenagers connecting much more with the story than reading in the play format. My only negative feedback is that sometimes the character art was confusing; I had trouble keeping track of who was who. But overall, a great adaptation. Original text was kept.

A love story so endearing and timeless that has been brought to life with stunning illustrations. It is a story of love at first sight and stirs memories of my first love at a tender age.

"For never was a story of more woe than that of Juliet and her Romeo." A great read in Manga.

É uma forma diferente de ler Shakespeare, principalmente se alguém gosta de GN. E esta é muito bem produzida.

Beautiful manga adaptation of a well known classic. Lovely art, stays very true to the original. Just beautiful.

Who doesn't love a classic story about over-dramatic teens? It doesn't hurt that the manga art style plays very well into the extreme emotions that happen through the original Romeo and Juliet play. It is a bit like watching actors on a stage who know how to but on a good melodrama.

I have to say though, I was surprised that only the imagery was adapted and not the text as well. It basically reads word for word from the original text, which isn't bad, but it just wasn't what I expected. In truth, it might have been a little bit easier to digest the modern art style if the text had been modernized a bit as well. Otherwise, the old text next to the new art just felt weird...

I remember reading Romeo & Juliet when I was about high school age, it was a translation but I still didn't fully understand it. I had to read this with my book on hand, but if you're familiar with the text you won't be too surprised because it's the same. I was expecting an adaptation but they really took the play word for word.

The art is pretty good, but I failed to really get into it because I kept needing to check my translation. I'm not sure chosing this text, even if it is a very popular one, was a good idea.

<i>Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley, for the chance to read an ARC of this book. This is my honest review.</i>

Udon does it again! Manga Classics are an addictive affair and this offering of Romeo and Juliet is no different. For those who prefer to read Shakespeare in a more visual medium, this is the perfect choice.

Romeo and Juliet is one of my favorite classics! I just started getting into graphic novels and while I do love original stories, this adaption of R&J was absolutely adorable. This was a beautiful graphic novel.

With gorgeous artwork and composition accompanying Shakespeare's original text, this is a spectacular rendition of the original Romeo and Juliet.

A fun, faithful adaptation. The art conveys the romantic/comedic/tragic tone of the play, and the visuals make the Shakespearean dialogue accessible to younger readers. Yes, the dialogue is taken word for word from the original, it takes a little getting used to. Visually, the characters are a departure from what I usually see associated with the play, but they are distinctive and memorable.

I received a free copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
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As many of my followers probably already know, I am not a huge fan of classical books. but I do love manga and the story of Romeo and Juliet was always one that intrigued me. I haven't read the original book, however, but I did go into this manga knowing what the story is about (contrary to popular belief, I do not live under a rock). Because I had an electronic copy of this book it was hard to get used to reading it since it is a manga, but a few pages in and a was hooked.
If you enjoyed the original story or any of the adaptations I highly recommend you check this one out, even if you are not into mangas. It will at least be a nice experience and maybe you'll fall in love all over again with the story, the setting and the characters because the art style was amazing!

So many people have read Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, or at least know several quotes from this timeless classic. But reading the script versus actually seeing it played out in pictures is a whole other thing. While I can’t say that I have read the original Romeo and Juliet, I have perused it, back when my sister was obsessed with Shakespeare and wanted to read everything written by him. So I had the general idea of the plot when I decided that my second foray into the Manga Classics would be Romeo and Juliet.

I am happy to say that this version has made a lot of things clearer! The artwork was lovely, and at points, just downright amusing. The ancient style of speech, while understandable if you read a lot of it, has always been a little tough to understand at points, especially since Shakespeare enjoyed using as many metaphors as he possible could, as well as making his characters say things three times in a row. (Which, no matter how many times you read it, still doesn’t make sense.)

I will say that, while some moments of the story were *ahem* inappropriate, that Romeo and Juliet was at least enjoyable, and clearly showed the folly of youth.

Romeo and Juliet: Manga Classics
By: Stacy King
Rating: 3.1/5 3 Stars

Plot: 2.5
I did know the story of Romeo and Juliet from high school, but this was the first time I’ve read the entire story. The plot, of course, is tragic; but this was a great way to read the classic.
I know that this play is beloved by some people but I felt that it was way too dramatic. I rolled my eyes quite a few times. I just don’t understand why Juliet’s parents are complete idiots. And Romeo’s parents never talk to him. He’s gone for several days and not even his friends can keep track of him. There are just a lot of things wrong with this story.

Writing Style: 3
It is written in the original English so it’s not any easier to understand. I was hoping for an updated text but the artwork does help get the feel for what the characters are saying.

Character: 2
I think my favorite character was Mercutio. He was the most realistic of the bunch and seemed to be thinking more clearly than other characters. Romeo, I found it to be too dramatic and frivolous. At the beginning of the story, he is depressed because his girlfriend left him and just a few pages later he sees Juliet and he falls in love.
Juliet, I also found to be dramatic. If the two would have just been honest with their friends and family then they would probably still be alive.

Art: 5
The one good thing about this version of Romeo and Juliet is the artwork. It’s very beautiful. I love how the artist portrayed the character’s emotions. The artwork alone bumps up the rating for this book. I mean, who doesn’t want to read a classic that also has beautiful artwork?

Overall Rating: 3
I didn’t like the story at all. But the artwork is very beautiful. I can recommend this book for people that want to read the classic play and also have some great artwork to go with it. I also recommend it for people who love the play and want to see some beautiful artwork to go with it.

Romeo and Juliet (Manga Classics) art by Julien Choy, 395 pages. GRAPHIC NOVEL
Udon Entertainment, 2018. $18.
Language: PG13 (22 swears, 0 “f”); Mature Content: PG13; Violence: PG13
BUYING ADVISORY: HS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: AVERAGE
The Montagues and Capulets are not secretive about their contempt for each other, and the fighting continues against the express decree of the prince. But after Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet meet, they are determined to be together -- no matter what their families think. Friar Laurence finds himself in the middle of Romeo’s and Juliet’s desperate plans to wed, and he helps, hoping that love may end the hateful prejudices of their families.
Romeo and Juliet is a classic story that most know the plot of. In this era, though, we often miss Shakespeare’s humor and metaphors as we get lost in the old English used. With the graphic novel layout, the text is separated into more manageable, less intimidating chunks and assisted by illustrations. While I still used Google to help me understand some lines, I found humor and understanding in this adaptation beyond what I had of this classic before. The mature content ratings if for partial nudity and innuendo; the violence rating is for murder and suicide.
Reviewer: Carolina Herdegen

This was such an amazing reading experience.
The story was so amazing and I loved the art.
If you like classic stories, I really recommend to try this manga.
It was so amazing to see this book in manga form.

Manga Classics have so many talented people working to recreate masterpieces, making themselves masterpieces in their own right. I loved this adaptation of another famous classical work, Romeo and Juliet. It is very true to the classic and the artwork is another wonderful way to experience the story. I know I am repeating myself a lot with this vast collection of Manga classics, however, the books truly are such a great way to read and understand the classics in a new way.