Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare

fiction classics play romance emotional sad medium-paced

336 pages | first published 1597

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In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare creates a violent world, in which two young people fall in love. It is not simply that their families disapprove; the Montagues and the Capulets are engaged in a blood feud. In this death-filled setting, the moveme...
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Summary of 80385 reviews

Moods

emotional 69%
sad 66%
dark 38%
challenging 28%
tense 24%
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: 32% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 38% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 28% | 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: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.46

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