Kong Oidipus by Sophocles

Kong Oidipus

Sophocles with Peter Østbye (Translator)

78 pages first pub -429 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense fast-paced

Community Reviews Summary of 12,636 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
tense 47%
sad 35%
emotional 33%
reflective 28%
challenging 27%
mysterious 27%
adventurous 10%
funny 4%
informative 3%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 35%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 49% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.55

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