The White Devil by John Webster

The White Devil

John Webster

120 pages first pub 1612 (editions)

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A violent tragedy, regarded as one of the great works of Jacobean theatre. Duke Bracciano is besotted by the beautiful Vittoria. When he makes her an indecent proposal she can't refuse, she enlists the help of Flaminio to fool her husband, and beg...

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Community Reviews Summary of 205 reviews

Moods

tense 100%
dark 75%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
mysterious 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Average rating

3.38

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