304 pages • first pub 1606 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781451694727
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 08 October 2013
Description
In 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne, becoming James I of England. London was alive with an interest in all things Scottish, and Shakespeare turned to Scottish history for material. He found a spectacle of violence and stories...
Community Reviews Summary of 47,886 reviews
Moods
tense 58%
mysterious 39%
challenging 37%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 19%
sad 12%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, ViolenceModerate
War, Child death, Suicide
304 pages • first pub 1606 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781451694727
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Publication date: 08 October 2013
Description
In 1603, James VI of Scotland ascended the English throne, becoming James I of England. London was alive with an interest in all things Scottish, and Shakespeare turned to Scottish history for material. He found a spectacle of violence and stories...
Community Reviews Summary of 47,886 reviews
Moods
tense 58%
mysterious 39%
challenging 37%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 19%
sad 12%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%
Pace
fast 39%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 39% | Plot: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 79% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Murder, Death, ViolenceModerate
War, Child death, Suicide