Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare

Henry IV, Part 1

William Shakespeare

256 pages • first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics historical play adventurous fast-paced
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Henry IV sits on a usurped throne, his conscience and his nobles in revolt, while his son Hal is immersed in a self-indulgent life of revelry with the notorious Sir John Falstaff. Shakespeare explores questions of kingship and honor in this master...

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Community Reviews

3.64
based on 4,636 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 61%

funny: 50%

challenging: 44%

tense: 29%

reflective: 20%

emotional: 14%

informative: 14%

dark: 12%

lighthearted: 10%

inspiring: 5%

hopeful: 4%

sad: 3%

mysterious: 1%

Pace

27% of readers chose fast
52% of readers chose medium
19% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
48% of readers chose A mix
24% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

58% of readers chose Yes
24% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

33% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
78% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

76% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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