Bakkhai by Euripides, Anne Carson

85 pages first pub -405 (editions)

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Anne Carson writes, “Euripides was a playwright of the fifth century BC who reinvented Greek tragedy, setting it on a path that leads straight to reality TV. His plays broke all the rules, upended convention and outraged conservative critics. The ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 390 reviews

Moods

dark 80%
reflective 40%
mysterious 30%
tense 30%
challenging 28%
funny 28%
emotional 25%
adventurous 15%
sad 15%
inspiring 8%
informative 4%
hopeful 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 81%
medium 15%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 25% | Character: 25% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 41% | No: 26% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | No: 28% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 44% | N/A: 21% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 89% | N/A: 7% | No: 3%

Average rating

4.23

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