Henry IV, Part 1 by Paul Werstine, William Shakespeare, Barbara A. Mowat

274 pages first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Family relationships are at the center of Henry IV, Part 1. King Henry IV and Prince Hal form one major father-son pair, with Henry in despair because Hal lives a dissolute life. The father-son pair of Hotspur (Lord Henry Percy) and his father, th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 60 reviews

Moods

challenging 80%
adventurous 70%
funny 30%
informative 30%
reflective 30%
emotional 10%
tense 10%

Pace

medium 63%
slow 27%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Average rating

3.59

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