Macbeth by William Shakespeare

136 pages first pub 1606 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense medium-paced

Description

Considered by many to be the greatest playwright in history, definitely creator of some of the greatest classic stories, William Shakespeare wrote 40 plays and 154 sonnets and poems. Join us for one of his darker works, a tale of hell and hopeless...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47,868 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
tense 58%
mysterious 39%
challenging 37%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 19%
sad 12%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 39%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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