Pericles by William Shakespeare

245 pages first pub 1608 (editions)

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Pericles tells of a prince who risks his life to win a princess, but discovers that she is in an incestuous relationship with her father and flees to safety. He marries another princess, but she dies giving birth to their daughter. The adventures ...

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Moods

adventurous 80%
emotional 40%
dark 26%
challenging 21%
hopeful 19%
tense 18%
funny 14%
reflective 14%
sad 14%
mysterious 11%
lighthearted 8%
inspiring 3%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 40%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 72% | A mix: 20% | Character: 8%

Strong character development?

No: 48% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.29

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