Much Ado About Nothing by William Shakespeare

Much Ado About Nothing

William Shakespeare with Mike Gould

260 pages • first pub 1612 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective fast-paced

Description

Much Ado About Nothing is a comedy by William Shakespeare. First published in 1600, it is likely to have been first performed in the autumn or winter of 1598-1599, and it remains one of Shakespeare's most enduring and exhilarating plays on stage. ...

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Moods

funny 93%
lighthearted 71%
emotional 16%
challenging 9%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 8%
relaxing 7%
reflective 6%
tense 6%
dark 3%
mysterious 3%
inspiring 2%
sad 2%

Pace

fast 61%
medium 33%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 39% | Character: 33% | Plot: 26%

Strong character development?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 8%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 13% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.08

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