Macbeth by William Shakespeare

256 pages first pub 1606 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense medium-paced
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Promised a golden future as ruler of Scotland by supernatural forces, Macbeth, spurred on by his wife, murders the king to ensure his ambitions come true. but he soon learns the meaning of terror - killing once, he must kill again and again, while...

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Moods

dark 89%
tense 59%
mysterious 40%
challenging 35%
adventurous 25%
emotional 23%
reflective 23%
sad 13%
funny 7%
informative 2%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 41%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 46% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | 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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