Macbeth by William Shakespeare

272 pages first pub 1606 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense medium-paced
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A play of darkness originally conceived for daylight performance at the Globe, Macbeth is a tour de force of theatrical illusion from the supernatural to mere delusion. In this fully annotated edition, Nicholas Brooke investigates the great appeal...

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Moods

dark 89%
tense 59%
mysterious 40%
challenging 36%
adventurous 25%
emotional 23%
reflective 23%
sad 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 41%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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