Macbeth by David Hewson, A.J. Hartley

322 pages first pub 2011 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical challenging dark medium-paced

Description

This is not your parents' Macbeth or the one you read in high-school English class. A dark and bloody tale of a Scottish lord and his beloved wife trying to save their eleventh-century kingdom from its corrupt king, Macbeth: A Novel hurtles toward...

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Community Reviews Summary of 154 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
adventurous 28%
challenging 28%
mysterious 28%
emotional 14%
inspiring 14%
reflective 14%
tense 14%

Pace

medium 75%
slow 12%
fast 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | Yes: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.8

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