Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Romeo and Juliet

William Shakespeare

584 pages first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics play romance emotional sad medium-paced

Description

Romeo and Juliet is a tragic play written early in the career of William Shakespeare about two teenage "star-cross'd lovers" whose untimely deaths ultimately unite their feuding households. It was among Shakespeare's most popular plays during his ...

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Moods

emotional 71%
sad 65%
dark 38%
tense 25%
challenging 24%
funny 18%
reflective 15%
adventurous 12%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 3%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 45%
fast 39%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 31% | Plot: 24%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 37% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 30% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | Yes: 9% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 15% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.46

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