Britannicus by Jean Racine

Britannicus

Jean Racine with Jennifer Ruimi

191 pages first pub 1670 (view editions)

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Britannicus by Jean Racine is ideal for readers who appreciate slow-burning, darkly tense tragedies exploring timeless themes of jealousy and fate, rooted in classical theater.

Community Reviews

3.43
based on 363 reviews

Moods

dark: 78%

tense: 60%

sad: 30%

challenging: 26%

reflective: 21%

emotional: 17%

mysterious: 13%

informative: 8%

inspiring: 8%

adventurous: 4%


Pace

53% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
10% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

26% of readers chose Plot
47% of readers chose A mix
26% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

19% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
33% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

23% of readers chose Yes
38% of readers chose Complicated
28% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

9% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
76% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

81% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
9% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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