376 pages • first pub 1595 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781904271390
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
Publication date: 22 February 2018
Description
King John tells the story of John's struggle to retain the crown in the face of alternative claims to the throne from France and is one of the earlier history plays. The new Arden Third Series edition offers students a comprehensive introduction e...
Community Reviews Summary of 594 reviews
Moods
tense 61%
dark 57%
adventurous 26%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
sad 15%
reflective 11%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 59% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
SuicideMinor
Violence
376 pages • first pub 1595 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781904271390
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
Publication date: 22 February 2018
Description
King John tells the story of John's struggle to retain the crown in the face of alternative claims to the throne from France and is one of the earlier history plays. The new Arden Third Series edition offers students a comprehensive introduction e...
Community Reviews Summary of 594 reviews
Moods
tense 61%
dark 57%
adventurous 26%
emotional 23%
informative 23%
sad 15%
reflective 11%
inspiring 3%
mysterious 3%
Pace
medium 30%
slow 23%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 35% | Character: 5%Strong character development?
No: 59% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 13%Loveable characters?
No: 59% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 86% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
SuicideMinor
Violence