Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare

Henry IV, Part 1

William Shakespeare

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Description

This play introduces Shakespeare's greatest comedic character, the dissolute knight Sir John Falstaff. While King Henry's England is threatened by rebellion, the king's scapegrace son Hal haunts the taverns of London, his companions a crew of rogu...

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,523 reviews

Moods

adventurous 63%
funny 49%
challenging 47%
tense 28%
reflective 18%
informative 14%
emotional 13%
dark 12%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 25%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 32% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 29% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.61

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