190 pages • first pub 1606 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781979737234
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 14 November 2017
Description
King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character, after he disposes of his kingdom giving bequests to two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, bringing trag...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,890 reviews
Moods
challenging 47%
sad 46%
tense 42%
emotional 41%
reflective 31%
adventurous 20%
funny 13%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 37% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attemptMinor
Infidelity, Body horror, Torture
190 pages • first pub 1606 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781979737234
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Publication date: 14 November 2017
Description
King Lear is a tragedy written by William Shakespeare. It depicts the gradual descent into madness of the title character, after he disposes of his kingdom giving bequests to two of his three daughters based on their flattery of him, bringing trag...
Community Reviews Summary of 11,890 reviews
Moods
challenging 47%
sad 46%
tense 42%
emotional 41%
reflective 31%
adventurous 20%
funny 13%
mysterious 9%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
slow 32%
fast 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 37% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 51% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 18% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 55% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, ViolenceModerate
Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attemptMinor
Infidelity, Body horror, Torture