Hamlet's Father by Orson Scott Card

Hamlet's Father

Orson Scott Card with Tom Kidd (Illustrator)

96 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction fantasy historical adventurous slow-paced

Description

We all know Shakespeare's classic ghost story -- the young prince Hamlet's dead father appears to him, demanding vengeance upon Hamlet's uncle Claudius, who has usurped the throne and, to add insult to injury, married Hamlet's mother.Hamlet dither...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 100%
emotional 66%
reflective 66%
mysterious 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

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2.18

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