The Knight of the Burning Pestle by Francis Beaumont

The Knight of the Burning Pestle

Francis Beaumont with Michael Hattaway

114 pages first pub 1613 (editions)

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'Let him kill a lion with a pestle, husband; let him kill a lion with a pestle.'So exclaims the Grocer's wife who, with her husband and servants, is attending one of the London's elite playhouses where a theatre comany has just begun to perform. P...

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Community Reviews Summary of 151 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
lighthearted 42%
adventurous 28%
challenging 28%
informative 14%
reflective 14%

Pace

medium 75%
fast 12%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 25% | N/A: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | N/A: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Average rating

3.27

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