The White Devil by John Webster

The White Devil

John Webster

112 pages first pub 1612 (editions)

fiction classics play dark slow-paced

Description

John Webster's shocking play depicts the revenge-driven murder of the Italian noblewoman Vittoria Accoramboni. The White Devil holds a poignant and suspenseful tone which is riveting to this day. Written about three decades after Vittoria's murde...

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Community Reviews Summary of 177 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 50%
tense 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.32

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