Henry IV, Part Two by William Shakespeare

Henry IV, Part Two

William Shakespeare

320 pages first pub 1597 (editions)

fiction classics historical play challenging dark medium-paced
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The stirring continuation of the themes begun in Henry IV, Part One again pits a rebellion within the State and that master of misrule, Falstaff, against the maturing of Prince Hal. Alternating scenes between bawdy tavern and regal court, between ...

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3.55
based on 2,154 reviews

Moods

challenging: 50%

adventurous: 45%

funny: 28%

reflective: 27%

emotional: 25%

tense: 22%

dark: 21%

sad: 21%

informative: 10%

lighthearted: 7%

inspiring: 4%

mysterious: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

9% of readers chose fast
54% of readers chose medium
35% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

10% of readers chose Plot
43% of readers chose A mix
45% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

65% of readers chose Yes
18% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

26% of readers chose Yes
41% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

85% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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