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503 pages • first pub 1593 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781903436899
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
Publication date: 28 September 2009
Description
Richard III is one of the great Shakespearean characters and roles. James R Siemon examines the attraction of this villain to audiences and focuses on how beguiling, even funny, he can be, especially in the earlier parts of the play. Siemon also p...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,035 reviews
Moods
challenging 47%
tense 47%
adventurous 22%
reflective 19%
emotional 17%
funny 16%
mysterious 14%
sad 13%
informative 7%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 40% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
No: 49% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, AbleismModerate
Child death, Violence, SexismMinor
Incest, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts
503 pages • first pub 1593 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781903436899
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Arden Shakespeare
Publication date: 28 September 2009
Description
Richard III is one of the great Shakespearean characters and roles. James R Siemon examines the attraction of this villain to audiences and focuses on how beguiling, even funny, he can be, especially in the earlier parts of the play. Siemon also p...
Community Reviews Summary of 5,035 reviews
Moods
challenging 47%
tense 47%
adventurous 22%
reflective 19%
emotional 17%
funny 16%
mysterious 14%
sad 13%
informative 7%
Pace
fast 26%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Character: 40% | Plot: 18%Strong character development?
No: 49% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 60% | It's complicated: 32% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 5% | It's complicated: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 93% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, AbleismModerate
Child death, Violence, SexismMinor
Incest, Death of parent, Suicidal thoughts