King John by William Shakespeare

286 pages first pub 1595 (editions)

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England is forced into war when the French challenge the legitimacy of Johns claim to the throne and are determined to install his nephew Arthur in his place. Political principles, hypocritically flaunted, are soon forgotten as the French and Engl...

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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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