Othello, also known as “The Moor” is a great general married to Desdemona, the prettiest girl in Venice. When a potential war threatens Cyprus, Othello is shipped off to battle with Desdemona following him. Othello’s third in command, Lago, despises him for his position and power and does everything he can to manipulate and ruin Othello’s life.
Othello is my personal favorite Shakespeare book. My favorite character is Lago. I love how Lago is a conniving, manipulative antagonist who controls everyone from the shadows, and staging everything to damage Othello and Desdemona’s relationship. I love how his schemes entangle everyone in the story, even his wife, Emelia. I would recommend Othello to anyone who has read any of Shakespeare's works and enjoyed it.