Saint Joan of the Stockyards by Bertolt Brecht, Ralph Manheim, John Willett

Saint Joan of the Stockyards

Bertolt Brecht, Ralph Manheim, John Willett

160 pages first pub 1931 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging informative slow-paced
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In this version of the story of Joan of Arc, Brecht transforms her into 'Joan Dark', a member of the 'Black Straw Hats' (a Salvation Army-like group) in twentieth century Chicago. The play charts Joan's battle with Pierpont Mauler, the unctuous ow...

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Community Reviews Summary of 114 reviews

Moods

challenging 57%
dark 57%
reflective 42%
tense 42%
informative 14%
sad 14%

Pace

medium 71%
slow 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | Character: 33% | A mix: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 60% | No: 40%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.55

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