Othello by William Shakespeare

215 pages first pub 1603 (editions)

fiction classics play dark emotional tense medium-paced
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Othello is ideal for readers who appreciate intense psychological dramas exploring themes of jealousy and manipulation, set against a backdrop of racial and cultural tensions, delivered through Shakespeare's rich, tragic storytelling.

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Community Reviews

3.77
based on 31,953 reviews

Moods

dark: 76%

tense: 60%

emotional: 44%

sad: 41%

challenging: 40%

reflective: 22%

adventurous: 15%

mysterious: 13%

funny: 9%

informative: 1%


Pace

36% of readers chose fast
49% of readers chose medium
13% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

15% of readers chose Plot
40% of readers chose A mix
43% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

40% of readers chose Yes
29% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

51% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

91% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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