The Playboy of the Western World by J.M. Synge

The Playboy of the Western World

J.M. Synge

128 pages • first pub 1907 (editions)

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A stranger, Christy Mahon, arrives in a village bar in County Mayo in the West of Ireland, claiming to have killed his father. The locals are impressed – some can even directly relate to the deed – and Christy is lauded as a folk hero. He can't be...

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Community Reviews Summary of 579 reviews

Moods

funny 65%
dark 52%
mysterious 26%
reflective 26%
lighthearted 18%
tense 15%
adventurous 13%
emotional 13%
challenging 7%
sad 7%
informative 2%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 30%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 31% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 6% | Yes: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 3%

Average rating

3.26

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