King John by William Shakespeare

100 pages first pub 1595 (editions)

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A messenger from France arrives in the English court, demanding that King John abdicate his throne in favor of his nephew Arthur. The messenger speaks for King Philip of France, who supports Arthur's claim as the rightful heir to the throne; when ...

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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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