Hamlet (Collins Classics) by William Shakespeare

Hamlet (Collins Classics)

William Shakespeare

208 pages • first pub 1601 (editions)

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.'Though this be madness, yet there is method in't.'Considered one of Shakespeare's most rich and enduring plays, the depiction of its hero Hamlet as he vows to aveng...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63,816 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
tense 48%
challenging 44%
emotional 41%
reflective 34%
mysterious 31%
sad 29%
funny 21%
adventurous 17%
inspiring 3%
informative 1%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 53%
fast 25%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 40% | Plot: 13%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 24% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 36% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 2% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.94

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