Love's Labor's Lost by William Shakespeare

Love's Labor's Lost

William Shakespeare

352 pages • first pub 1598 (editions)

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Love's Labor's Lost by William Shakespeare is ideal for readers who enjoy witty, thought-provoking explorations of romance and human folly, wrapped in clever wordplay and comedic twists.

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At first glance, Shakespeare's early comedy Love's Labor's Lost simply entertains and amuses. Four young men (one of them a king) withdraw from the world for three years, taking an oath that they will have nothing to do with women. The King of Nav...

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Community Reviews

3.38
based on 2,053 reviews

Moods

funny: 86%

lighthearted: 72%

challenging: 20%

reflective: 11%

emotional: 10%

adventurous: 8%

hopeful: 4%

relaxing: 3%

dark: 2%

informative: 2%

inspiring: 2%

mysterious: 1%

sad: 1%

Pace

28% of readers chose fast
45% of readers chose medium
25% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

28% of readers chose Plot
29% of readers chose A mix
41% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

32% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
38% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

54% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

10% of readers chose Yes
11% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
10% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

61% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
21% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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