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400 pages • first pub 1601 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141396507
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 27 August 2015
Description
In Shakespeare's verbally dazzling and eternally enigmatic exploration of conscience, madness and the nature of humanity, a young prince meets his father's ghost in the middle of the night, who accuses his own brother - now married to his widow - ...
Community Reviews Summary of 63,729 reviews
Moods
tense 48%
challenging 44%
emotional 41%
reflective 34%
mysterious 31%
sad 29%
funny 21%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 36% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
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Death, Murder, Death of parentModerate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny400 pages • first pub 1601 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780141396507
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: 27 August 2015
Description
In Shakespeare's verbally dazzling and eternally enigmatic exploration of conscience, madness and the nature of humanity, a young prince meets his father's ghost in the middle of the night, who accuses his own brother - now married to his widow - ...
Community Reviews Summary of 63,729 reviews
Moods
tense 48%
challenging 44%
emotional 41%
reflective 34%
mysterious 31%
sad 29%
funny 21%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%
Pace
fast 25%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 45% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13%Strong character development?
Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 40% | No: 36% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Murder, Death of parentModerate
Suicide, Suicidal thoughts, Misogyny