King Lear by Tony Ross, Andrew Matthews

63 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction childrens classics middle grade reflective fast-paced

Description

Foolish and bad-tempered, King Lear divides the kingdom between his two wicked daughters, disowns his honest youngest daughter and banishes his friends. As the kingdom falls apart and Lear's humiliation turns him mad, will he finally realise what ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 93 reviews

Moods

adventurous 66%
challenging 66%
dark 66%
mysterious 66%
tense 66%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.38

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