Macbeth by William Shakespeare

336 pages first pub 1606 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense medium-paced
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Macbeth tells the story of a brave Scottish general named Macbeth who receives a prophecy from a trio of witches that one day he will become King of Scotland. Consumed by ambition and spurred to action by his wife, Macbeth murders King Duncan and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 62,563 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
tense 58%
mysterious 41%
challenging 36%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 22%
sad 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 40%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 8% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.81

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