Baal by Bertolt Brecht

86 pages first pub 1922 (editions)

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BAAL, which renowned playwright Bertolt Brecht (1898-1956) wrote when he was in college, is the provocative story of a drunken, ruthless, womanizing poet and singer, a desperate antihero in the tradition of Villon and Rimbaud. The NEW YORK TIMES c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 66%
adventurous 33%
tense 33%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 25%
fast 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Average rating

3.51

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