This classic piece of literature by Shakespeare tells the tale of forbidden lovers, Romeo Montague, and Juliet Capulet from warring families. To begin, the families are not allowed to fight by order of the Prince. Later that night, Romeo and his friends break into a Capulet party. Romeo meets Juliet and they fall in love. However, all is not well because Juliet is promised to marry Paris. After a deadly battle between the two families, Romeo is banished. Juliet and Romeo make a plan with the Friar that ultimately ends in bloodshed.
Romeo and Juliet is very reflective of the time it was written. However, the story is very well known and a big influence on pop culture. I feel that it is an overused story and an overrated book. I would not recommend this book, but many people read it in school, like I did. Not a bad book that school makes people read, overall. I would recommend reading other Shakespeare works, specifically some of the comedy works, as I feel they are better than this one. I would rate this book 3.5 out of 5.