Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare

148 pages first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics play romance emotional sad medium-paced

Description

One of Shakespeare's most popular and accessible plays, Romeo and Juliet tells the story of two star-crossed lovers and the unhappy fate that befell them as a result of a long and bitter feud between their families. The play contains some of Shake...

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Community Reviews Summary of 81,962 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
sad 66%
dark 38%
challenging 27%
tense 25%
funny 18%
reflective 15%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 37%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 31% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.46

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