The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh

The Lieutenant of Inishmore

Martin McDonagh

80 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

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A farcical look at political violence as it's played out during the Troubles in Northern Ireland against the drab backdrop of a bare, rustic Irish cottage and unending boredom in an inhospitable environment in which a mutilated cat sets off a murd...

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Community Reviews Summary of 302 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 94%
tense 27%
emotional 16%
challenging 11%
adventurous 5%
informative 5%
inspiring 5%
mysterious 5%

Pace

fast 89%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | Character: 31% | A mix: 31%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 29%

Loveable characters?

No: 56% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 88% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 94% | It's complicated: 5%

Average rating

4.1

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