Macbeth by William Shakespeare

92 pages first pub 1606 (editions)

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Murder, mayhem, and magic. Pushed by his wife to seize the throne, Macbeth kills his rightful liege and then tries desperately to hold onto the kingdom that he has wrongfully usurped. Prophesy and magic abound in this dark, moody, and atmospheric ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63,746 reviews

Moods

dark 89%
tense 59%
mysterious 41%
challenging 35%
adventurous 25%
reflective 23%
emotional 22%
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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