King Lear by William Shakespeare

114 pages first pub 1606 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark sad medium-paced
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One of Shakespeare's greatest accomplishments, King Lear has stood the test of time and remains one of the greatest pieces of art produced by the finest mind to ever grace literature.

Community Reviews Summary of 21,059 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
sad 51%
challenging 47%
emotional 45%
tense 44%
reflective 31%
adventurous 17%
mysterious 12%
funny 11%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 27%
fast 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 38% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 72% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 3%

Average rating

3.78

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