As You Like It by William Shakespeare

As You Like It

William Shakespeare

128 pages first pub 1599 (editions)

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This Wordsworth Edition includes an exclusive Introduction and Notes by Cedric Watts, M.A., Ph.D., Emeritus Professor of English, University of Sussex. As You Like It is one of Shakespeare's finest romantic comedies, variously lyrical, melancholy,...

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Community Reviews Summary of 7,290 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
lighthearted 79%
adventurous 26%
hopeful 14%
challenging 10%
reflective 10%
relaxing 10%
emotional 8%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 52%
medium 40%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 38% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 23% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 70% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 44% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 24% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.72

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