The Cripple of Inishmaan by Martin McDonagh

The Cripple of Inishmaan

Martin McDonagh

96 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

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In 1934, the people of Inishmaan learn that the Hollywood director Robert Flaherty is coming to the neighbouring island to film his documentary Man of Aran. No one is more excited than Billy, an unloved and crippled boy whose chief occupation has ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 394 reviews

Moods

dark 91%
funny 91%
sad 58%
emotional 50%
reflective 25%
adventurous 8%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 8%
tense 8%

Pace

fast 40%
medium 40%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | Plot: 14% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.94

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