King John: The Oxford Shakespeare by William Shakespeare

King John: The Oxford Shakespeare

William Shakespeare

303 pages first pub 1595 (editions)

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Edited by the eminent A.R. Braunmuller, this thorough edition of King John--the first scholarly edition in almost fifteen years--makes a significant contribution to the study of Shakespeare's works. Braunmuller offers a wide-ranging critical intro...

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Moods

challenging 64%
dark 54%
tense 51%
adventurous 27%
emotional 24%
informative 24%
reflective 16%
sad 13%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 32%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 30% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.16

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