Hamlet by William Shakespeare

Hamlet

William Shakespeare

190 pages • first pub 1601 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark medium-paced

Description

Arguably William Shakespeare's most influential play, Hamlet portrays a young Prince's dilemma in choosing between moral integrity and the need for revenge following the murder of his father. Dealing with themes of love, death and revenge, Hamlet ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47,899 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
tense 47%
challenging 45%
emotional 42%
reflective 34%
mysterious 32%
sad 28%
funny 20%
adventurous 16%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%

Pace

medium 55%
fast 24%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 23% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 37% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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