A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare

106 pages first pub 1595 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Magic, love spells, and an enchanted wood provide the materials for one of Shakespeare's most delightful comedies. When four young lovers, fleeing the Athenian law and their own mismatched rivalries, take to the forest of Athens, their lives becom...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27,983 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
lighthearted 76%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 15%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 7%
reflective 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
tense 2%
dark 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 39%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 40% | A mix: 36% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 56% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 26% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.88

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