Henry VIII by William Shakespeare

Henry VIII

William Shakespeare

304 pages missing pub info (editions)

fiction historical play slow-paced
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William Shakespeare's Henry VIII is a compelling history play, recreating a crucial moment in the Tudor dynasty, and the events that marked the beginning of the English Reformation. This Penguin Shakespeare edition is edited by A.R. Humphreys, wit...

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Community Reviews Summary of 633 reviews

Moods

challenging 44%
informative 33%
emotional 27%
sad 27%
reflective 16%
dark 11%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
hopeful 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 43%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 47% | Plot: 36% | Character: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 42% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | N/A: 21% | It's complicated: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 21% | N/A: 10%

Average rating

3.26

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