King Richard II vs Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets]: Which Should You Read?
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King Richard II
"Richard is King. A monarch ordained by God to lead his people. But he is also a man of very human weakness. A man whose vanity threatens to divide the great houses of England and drag his people into a dynastic civil…
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The verdict
- Ratings are close across the board — any is a safe pick by score.
- King Richard II is the quickest read — about 1 hours vs 43 for Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets].
- King Richard II has the widest readership — 28837 ratings behind its score.
How to choose
Scores by source
| King Richard II | Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets] | |
|---|---|---|
| Goodreads | 3.8 (28837) | — |
| Hardcover | 3.9 (46) | — |
| Apple Books | 4.5 (7) | — |
Reception
| King Richard II | Works [37 plays, 6 poems, sonnets] | |
|---|---|---|
| Ratings | 28837 | 15 |
| Editions | 840 | 213 |
| Citations | 55 | — |
| Film adaptations | 1 | — |
| Want to read | 14544 | — |
| Pages | 88 | 2364 |