The Sonnets by William Shakespeare

The Sonnets

William Shakespeare

fiction classics poetry challenging reflective slow-paced

164 pages | first published 1609

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The Sonnets explore many of Shakespeare's most common themes: jealousy, betrayal, melancholy. They ache with unfulfilled longing, and, for many, they are the most complete and moving meditations on love ever written. Part of the Macmillan Collecto...
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Summary of 2530 reviews

Moods

reflective 68%
emotional 48%
challenging 42%
inspiring 28%
sad 20%
relaxing 14%
dark 11%
hopeful 8%
lighthearted 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 2%
funny 2%
tense 2%

Pace

slow 54%
medium 35%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

N/A: 87% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

N/A: 88% | It's complicated: 11%

Loveable characters?

N/A: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 82% | No: 17%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 12% | No: 6%

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