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440 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781904271437
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Arden Shakespeare
Publication date: 23 January 2020
Description
Often described as one of Shakespeare's 'problem plays', Measure for Measure explores issues of mercy and justice in corrupt Vienna. The Duke makes his strict moralistic deputy, Angelo, temporary leader of Vienna, while he disguises himself as a f...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,386 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
challenging 47%
tense 34%
reflective 26%
emotional 23%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Plot: 35% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Sexual contentModerate
Sexual assault, Sexism, GriefMinor
Pregnancy, Rape, Acephobia/Arophobia
440 pages • first pub 1623 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781904271437
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Bloomsbury Arden Shakespeare
Publication date: 23 January 2020
Description
Often described as one of Shakespeare's 'problem plays', Measure for Measure explores issues of mercy and justice in corrupt Vienna. The Duke makes his strict moralistic deputy, Angelo, temporary leader of Vienna, while he disguises himself as a f...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,386 reviews
Moods
dark 50%
challenging 47%
tense 34%
reflective 26%
emotional 23%
mysterious 13%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 8%
hopeful 6%
sad 6%
inspiring 3%
informative 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 32%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 41% | Plot: 35% | Character: 22%Strong character development?
No: 37% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 28%Loveable characters?
No: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | Yes: 9% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 69% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Misogyny, Sexual harassment, Sexual contentModerate
Sexual assault, Sexism, GriefMinor
Pregnancy, Rape, Acephobia/Arophobia