Macbeth by William Shakespeare

100 pages first pub 1606 (editions)

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Macbeth is among the best-known of William Shakespeare's plays, and is his shortest tragedy, believed to have been written between 1603 and 1606. It is frequently performed at both amateur and professional levels, and has been adapted for opera, f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63,465 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
tense 59%
mysterious 41%
challenging 35%
adventurous 25%
emotional 23%
reflective 23%
sad 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 41%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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