As You Like It by William Shakespeare

As You Like It

William Shakespeare with Katherine Duncan-Jones (Contributor)

153 pages first pub 1599 (editions)

fiction classics play funny fast-paced

Description

'All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players'­ Rosalind, banished by her cruel uncle, travels secretly to the Forest of Arden, where her exiled father holds court. There, dressed as a boy to avoid discovery, she encounters th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 6,112 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
lighthearted 78%
adventurous 28%
hopeful 14%
reflective 12%
challenging 10%
relaxing 10%
emotional 9%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 51%
medium 40%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.71

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