The Memorandum by Tom Stoppard, Vera Blackwell, Václav Havel

88 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

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Description

A profound satire on all aspects of bureaucracy, a new and impossibly difficult language, 'Ptydepe', is introduced into the office with the alleged function of improving communications by standardisation.

Community Reviews Summary of 12 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
dark 33%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%
tense 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.9

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