Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare

Henry IV, Part 1

William Shakespeare

378 pages first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics historical play adventurous fast-paced
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Henry IV, Part 1 is a history play by William Shakespeare, believed to have been written no later than 1597. It is the second of Shakespeare's tetralogy that deals with the successive reigns of Richard II, Henry IV (2 plays), and Henry V. Henry IV...

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Moods

adventurous 62%
funny 50%
challenging 47%
tense 28%
reflective 17%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
dark 12%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 26%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 31% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | 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%

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3.61

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