Henry V by William Shakespeare

Henry V

Wars of the Roses #4

William Shakespeare with Barbara A. Mowat (Contributor), Paul Werstine (Contributor), Michael Neill (Contributor)

fiction classics history play challenging fast-paced

294 pages | first published 1599

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Henry V is Shakespeare’s most famous “war play”; it includes the storied English victory over the French at Agincourt. Some of it glorifies war, especially the choruses and Henry’s speeches urging his troops into battle. But we also hear bishops c...
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Summary of 1851 reviews

Moods

adventurous 68%
challenging 48%
funny 30%
reflective 24%
dark 22%
inspiring 22%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%
hopeful 6%
lighthearted 6%
sad 6%
mysterious 4%

Pace

medium 53%
slow 24%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Plot: 39% | Character: 18% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 34% | No: 28% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 21%

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3.62

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