Henry VI, Part One by William Shakespeare

Henry VI, Part One

Wars of the Roses #5

William Shakespeare with Jane Kingsley-Smith

304 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)

fiction classics challenging informative reflective slow-paced

Description

After the death of Henry V, the French revolt and threaten to reclaim their country from English rule. Guided by his Lord Protector, the young King Henry VI journeys to Paris to reaffirm his rule over France. But while the British battle Joan of A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 527 reviews

Moods

adventurous 62%
challenging 56%
informative 31%
reflective 25%
tense 25%
emotional 18%
dark 12%
mysterious 12%
sad 6%

Pace

medium 60%
fast 25%
slow 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 33% | Character: 6%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 33% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 87% | It's complicated: 6% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.41

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