Henry VI Part 1 by William Shakespeare

Henry VI Part 1

William Shakespeare

298 pages first pub 1623 (editions)

fiction classics challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

Henry VI, Part 1 is an uncompromising celebration of early English nationalism that contrasts the English with the French, portrayed here as effeminate and scheming. A boy king, Henry VI, is on the English throne, and the indomitable Talbot leads ...

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Moods

adventurous 56%
challenging 56%
informative 26%
tense 26%
reflective 21%
dark 17%
emotional 17%
mysterious 13%
sad 4%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 28%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Plot: 35% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 35% | No: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 35% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 20%

Average rating

3.38

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