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380 pages • first pub 1606 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781691342846
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 06 September 2019
Description
King Lear, one of Shakespeare's darkest and most savage plays, tells the story of the foolish and Job-like Lear, who divides his kingdom, as he does his affections, according to vanity and whim. Lear's failure as a father engulfs himself and his w...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,143 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
challenging 48%
emotional 45%
tense 44%
reflective 31%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 12%
funny 11%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
War, Body horror, Infidelity
380 pages • first pub 1606 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781691342846
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Publication date: 06 September 2019
Description
King Lear, one of Shakespeare's darkest and most savage plays, tells the story of the foolish and Job-like Lear, who divides his kingdom, as he does his affections, according to vanity and whim. Lear's failure as a father engulfs himself and his w...
Community Reviews Summary of 18,143 reviews
Moods
sad 50%
challenging 48%
emotional 45%
tense 44%
reflective 31%
adventurous 18%
mysterious 12%
funny 11%
hopeful 2%
informative 1%
inspiring 1%
Pace
slow 29%
fast 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 44% | Character: 38% | Plot: 15% | N/A: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 51% | It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 2%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 73% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 7% | It's complicated: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 95% | It's complicated: 3%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Violence, MurderModerate
Suicide, Suicide attempt, Suicidal thoughtsMinor
War, Body horror, Infidelity