Henry IV, Part 2 by William Shakespeare

Henry IV, Part 2

William Shakespeare

162 pages first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics historical play challenging dark medium-paced
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The play picks up where Henry IV, Part One left off. Its focus is on Prince Hal's journey toward kingship, and his ultimate rejection of Falstaff. However, unlike Part One, Hal's and Falstaff's stories are almost entirely separate, as the two char...

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Moods

challenging 50%
adventurous 44%
reflective 34%
funny 28%
emotional 26%
sad 26%
tense 26%
dark 18%
informative 14%
inspiring 2%
lighthearted 2%

Pace

slow 45%
medium 45%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 45% | A mix: 45% | Plot: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 39% | No: 30% | Yes: 27% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 6% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.51

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