200 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007197903
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Press
Publication date: 01 January 2009
nonfiction
biography
history
informative
medium-paced
Description
Bill Bryson's biography of William Shakespeare unravels the superstitions, academic discoveries and myths surrounding the life of our greatest poet and playwright.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,128 reviews
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informative 98%
lighthearted 40%
funny 32%
reflective 22%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 40%
funny 32%
reflective 22%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 55%
fast 28%
slow 15%
fast 28%
slow 15%
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Child death, Death, Death of parent
200 pages • first pub 2007 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780007197903
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Harper Press
Publication date: 01 January 2009
nonfiction
biography
history
informative
medium-paced
Description
Bill Bryson's biography of William Shakespeare unravels the superstitions, academic discoveries and myths surrounding the life of our greatest poet and playwright.
Community Reviews Summary of 2,128 reviews
Moods
informative 98%
lighthearted 40%
funny 32%
reflective 22%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 40%
funny 32%
reflective 22%
inspiring 9%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
mysterious 4%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 55%
fast 28%
slow 15%
fast 28%
slow 15%
Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
View summary
Minor
Child death, Death, Death of parent