The Life and Death of King John by William Shakespeare, Claire McEachern

The Life and Death of King John

William Shakespeare, Claire McEachern

114 pages first pub 1595 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark fast-paced
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"I feel that I have spent half my career with one or another Pelican Shakespeare in my back pocket. Convenience, however, is the least important aspect of the new Pelican Shakespeare series. Here is an elegant and clear text for either the study o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 723 reviews

Moods

challenging 64%
dark 54%
tense 51%
adventurous 27%
emotional 24%
informative 24%
reflective 16%
sad 13%
funny 5%
mysterious 5%
inspiring 2%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 32%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 60% | A mix: 30% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 53% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

3.16

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