A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare

94 pages first pub 1595 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Festivities are underway in Athens as Duke Theseus prepares to marry Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. But before the revelry can begin, four young lovers, a roving band of craftsmen, and the quarreling king and queen of the fairies must navigate t...

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Community Reviews Summary of 28,349 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
lighthearted 76%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 15%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 7%
reflective 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
dark 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 38%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 36% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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