Troilus and Cressida by William Shakespeare

Troilus and Cressida

William Shakespeare with R.A. Foakes

256 pages first pub 1609 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

It is the seventh year of the Trojan War. The Greek army is camped outside Troy and Achilles, their military hero, refuses to fight. Inside the city Troilus, the Trojan king's son, falls in love with Cressida, whose father has defected to the Gree...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,011 reviews

Moods

challenging 46%
dark 46%
funny 40%
adventurous 36%
emotional 32%
tense 30%
reflective 20%
sad 20%
lighthearted 6%
informative 4%
mysterious 2%

Pace

medium 44%
slow 30%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Plot: 35% | Character: 16% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.25

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