King Henry IV, Part 1 by William Shakespeare

King Henry IV, Part 1

William Shakespeare

150 pages • first pub 1597 (editions)

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Delve into the turbulent history of 15th century England, where the continuing battle for the crown is marked by rebellion, deceit and bloodshed. Having usurped the throne from King Richard II, King Henry IV is himself threatened by opposition fro...

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Moods

adventurous 62%
funny 50%
challenging 47%
tense 28%
reflective 17%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
dark 12%
lighthearted 10%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 4%
sad 3%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 26%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Plot: 31% | Character: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 34% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | N/A: 8% | Yes: 8% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 9% | N/A: 2%

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3.61

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