As You Like It by William Shakespeare

As You Like It

William Shakespeare

130 pages first pub 1599 (editions)

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Description

It's a dramatic comedy, known for its confusing yet tantalising storyline that intrigues yet is one of the hardest by Shakespeare to understand. Like most others of its genre and age, it relies heavily on mistaken identity and desperate romance to...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,484 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
lighthearted 78%
adventurous 29%
hopeful 17%
reflective 12%
relaxing 11%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 39%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.72

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