As You Like It by William Shakespeare

As You Like It

William Shakespeare

84 pages first pub 1599 (editions)

fiction classics play funny fast-paced

Description

Sir Rowland de Bois has recently died, and, according to the custom of primogeniture, the vast majority of his estate has passed into the possession of his eldest son, Oliver. Although Sir Rowland has instructed Oliver to take good care of his bro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 5,486 reviews

Moods

funny 91%
lighthearted 78%
adventurous 29%
hopeful 17%
reflective 12%
relaxing 11%
challenging 10%
emotional 10%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 2%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 39%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 40% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 22% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 36% | Yes: 32% | It's complicated: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 39% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.72

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