Henry V by William Shakespeare

320 pages first pub 1599 (editions)

fiction classics history play adventurous challenging medium-paced

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Prince Harry reigns over England after the death of his father King Henry IV, uniting his country with his valiant leadership in the face of war against France. Featuring one of the most rousing and infamous speeches ever written by Shakespeare, '...

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Moods

adventurous 58%
challenging 55%
tense 31%
funny 26%
dark 22%
inspiring 22%
reflective 21%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%
hopeful 3%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 26%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 48% | A mix: 36% | Character: 14% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 43% | Yes: 29% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 43% | No: 32% | It's complicated: 18% | N/A: 4%

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3.61

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