Comedy in a Minor Key by Hans Keilson

Comedy in a Minor Key

Hans Keilson

135 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction historical dark reflective sad medium-paced
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A penetrating study of ordinary people resisting the Nazi occupation--and, true to its title, a dark comedy of wartime manners--Comedy in a Minor Key tells the story of Wim and Marie, a Dutch couple who first hide a Jew they know as Nico, then mus...

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Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

sad 78%
reflective 64%
dark 57%
emotional 57%
tense 57%
challenging 21%
funny 14%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

medium 61%
slow 30%
fast 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 30% | No: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 40% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 20%

Average rating

3.71

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