King John by William Shakespeare

122 pages first pub 1595 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark fast-paced

Description

The Life and Death of King John, a history play by William Shakespeare, dramatizes the reign of King John of England (ruled 1199-1216), son of Henry II of England and Eleanor of Aquitaine and father of Henry III of England. It is believed to have ...

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Moods

challenging 73%
tense 61%
dark 57%
adventurous 26%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
sad 15%
reflective 11%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 30%
slow 23%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 86% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.13

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