The Cripple of Inishmaan by Martin McDonagh

The Cripple of Inishmaan

Martin McDonagh

113 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

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In 1934, the people of Inishmaan learn that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighboring island to film a documentary. No one is more excited than Cripple Billy, an unloved boy whose chief occupation has been grazing at cows...

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Community Reviews Summary of 392 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
funny 91%
sad 58%
emotional 50%
reflective 25%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.94

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