Henry IV, part 2 by William Shakespeare

Henry IV, part 2

William Shakespeare

160 pages first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics historical play challenging dark medium-paced
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For readers who appreciate the complexities of family dynamics and the intricacies of power struggles, Henry IV, part 2 by William Shakespeare is a rich and captivating tale that explores the inner workings of the royal court and the consequences of ambition, loyalty, and duty.

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The Wonder of Shakespeare One who reads a few of Shakespeare's great plays and then the meager story of his life is generally filled with a vague wonder. Here is an unknown country boy, poor and poorly educated according to the standards of his ag...

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Community Reviews

3.51
based on 1,695 reviews

Moods

adventurous: 46%

challenging: 46%

emotional: 27%

reflective: 27%

funny: 25%

sad: 24%

tense: 24%

dark: 20%

informative: 12%

inspiring: 3%

lighthearted: 1%


Pace

10% of readers chose fast
49% of readers chose medium
40% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
41% of readers chose A mix
48% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

70% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
13% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

30% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
71% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

86% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
6% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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