A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

A Midsummer Night's Dream

William Shakespeare

162 pages • first pub 1595 (editions)

fiction classics historical play adventurous medium-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 law and their own mismatched rivalries, take to the forest of Athens, their lives become entang...

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Community Reviews Summary of 27,588 reviews

Moods

funny 84%
lighthearted 76%
adventurous 42%
mysterious 16%
relaxing 13%
challenging 10%
emotional 7%
reflective 6%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 38%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 25% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 49% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.87

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