Ubu Roi by Alfred Jarry

186 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

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One of the most extraordinary events of the late nineteenth century in Paris was the opening on December 11, 1896, at the Théâtre de l’Oeuvre, of Alfred Jarry’s play Ubu Roi. The audience was scandalized by this revolutionary satire, developed fro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 500 reviews

Moods

funny 89%
adventurous 36%
challenging 31%
dark 26%
lighthearted 26%
relaxing 10%
tense 10%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 80%
medium 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 53% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

No: 76% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.21

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