fiction classics play challenging dark tense medium-paced

386 pages | first published 1603

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Shakespeare creates a powerful drama of a marriage that begins with fascination (between the exotic Moor Othello and the Venetian lady Desdemona), with elopement, and with intense mutual devotion and that ends precipitately with jealous rage and v...
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Summary of 18727 reviews

Moods

dark 73%
tense 56%
challenging 44%
emotional 41%
sad 39%
reflective 26%
adventurous 16%
mysterious 12%
funny 9%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 47%
fast 38%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 28% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 19% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.76

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