The Rivals by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

80 pages first pub 1775 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted reflective slow-paced
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During a brief but brilliant literary career, Irish-born dramatist and statesman Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751–1816) wrote cleverly plotted plays that revealed his nimble wit and keen eye for comic situations. Two of them — The School for Scanda...

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Community Reviews Summary of 68 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 85%
adventurous 42%
relaxing 28%
emotional 14%
informative 14%
mysterious 14%

Pace

medium 85%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 80% | Character: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 25% | Yes: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.31

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