352 pages • first pub 1611 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743484893
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
The Winter's Tale, one of Shakespeare's very late plays, is filled with improbabilities. Before the conclusion, one character comments that what we are about to see, "Were it but told you, should be hooted at / Like an old tale." It includes murde...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,842 reviews
Moods
funny 34%
dark 32%
adventurous 31%
lighthearted 26%
hopeful 24%
sad 24%
tense 23%
challenging 21%
reflective 17%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 26% | Plot: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 32% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Toxic relationshipModerate
Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent
352 pages • first pub 1611 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780743484893
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 01 January 2005
Description
The Winter's Tale, one of Shakespeare's very late plays, is filled with improbabilities. Before the conclusion, one character comments that what we are about to see, "Were it but told you, should be hooted at / Like an old tale." It includes murde...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,842 reviews
Moods
funny 34%
dark 32%
adventurous 31%
lighthearted 26%
hopeful 24%
sad 24%
tense 23%
challenging 21%
reflective 17%
mysterious 14%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 46% | Character: 26% | Plot: 26%Strong character development?
Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 47% | No: 32% | Yes: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 4% | It's complicated: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child death, Death, Toxic relationshipModerate
Infidelity, Grief, Death of parent