Die heilige Johanna der Schlachthöfe by Bertolt Brecht

Die heilige Johanna der Schlachthöfe

Bertolt Brecht

149 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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