This graphic novel series by Classical Comics has original Shakespeare plays in three formats: original text, plain text or quick text. I read the original text, but thought I must have been reading the plain text until I checked-- so it's not too hard of a read for young adults. The stunning format forced a new realization in my understanding of Shakespeare. This play is fantasy-science fiction, if there ever was an example of the genre. I read this book to help me "picture" if there were any sea monsters in this book. Caliban is illustrated as a swamp-thing creature. I always understood this play was meant to contrast a human, native Caliban with the savage acts of the rest of the "civilized" characters. In this illustrated version, yes I did read the text too, he is just a monster that can speak. He doesn't draw any sympathy. I am pro graphic novels for reaching people on their level-- arguably, even a higher one. However, as an artist I did have some disagreements about style and pacing with this illustrator, especially how he designed the characters. As for color, style and action. It's awesome. I reccomend this series and I hope to read them all. Oh, and I really wish I could make graphic novels too. Hoping to work up to it. I got some great tips from Gene Yang about what to read as I start. I'll post them on goodreads.