Much Ado about Nothing by William Shakespeare

Much Ado about Nothing

William Shakespeare

176 pages • first pub 1612 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Set in a courtly world of masked revels and dances, this play turns on the archetypal story of a lady falsely accused of unfaithfulness, spurned by her bridegroom, and finally vindicated and reunited with him. Villainy, schemes, and deceits threat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 15,592 reviews

Moods

funny 92%
lighthearted 70%
emotional 19%
hopeful 10%
challenging 9%
adventurous 8%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%
tense 7%
mysterious 3%
dark 2%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 33%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 40% | Character: 32% | Plot: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 59% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 67% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.08

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