Macbeth: by William Shakespeare by William Shakespeare

Macbeth: by William Shakespeare

William Shakespeare with Skyhigh Publication (Illustrator)

182 pages first pub 1606 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense medium-paced

Description

Macbeth is among the best-known of William Shakespeare's plays, and is his shortest tragedy, believed to have been written between 1603 and 1606. It is frequently performed at both amateur and professional levels, and has been adapted for opera, f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 53,055 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
tense 58%
mysterious 40%
challenging 36%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 21%
sad 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 39%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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