Cymbeline by William Shakespeare

324 pages first pub 1611 (editions)

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Cymbeline tells the story of a British king, Cymbeline, and his three children, presented as though they are in a fairy tale. The secret marriage of Cymbeline’s daughter, Imogen, triggers much of the action, which includes villainous slander, homi...

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Community Reviews Summary of 238 reviews

Moods

funny 47%
challenging 38%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
tense 23%
emotional 19%
lighthearted 19%
sad 9%
hopeful 4%
reflective 4%

Pace

medium 56%
fast 21%
slow 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 41% | A mix: 35% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 35% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 30% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.38

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