Henry VI, Part One by William Shakespeare

Henry VI, Part One

William Shakespeare with Jane Kingsley-Smith

304 pages first pub 1623 (editions)

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After the death of Henry V, the French revolt and threaten to reclaim their country from English rule. Guided by his Lord Protector, the young King Henry VI journeys to Paris to reaffirm his rule over France. But while the British battle Joan of A...

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Moods

adventurous 54%
challenging 51%
tense 37%
dark 21%
informative 18%
reflective 13%
emotional 10%
mysterious 10%
sad 10%
funny 5%

Pace

medium 48%
slow 26%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 37% | Character: 12%

Strong character development?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 26% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 55% | No: 37% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 3% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 58% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.35

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