The Good Person of Szechwan by Bertolt Brecht

The Good Person of Szechwan

Bertolt Brecht

130 pages first pub 1953 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging dark slow-paced
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'Brecht's dark, dazzling world-view...makes an absolutely devastating impact. The play is fuelled by the brilliant perception that everyone requires such a dual or split personality to survive.' Evening StandardThree gods come to earth hoping to d...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,150 reviews

Moods

reflective 77%
challenging 33%
dark 23%
inspiring 23%
sad 19%
emotional 17%
tense 14%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 8%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 29%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Average rating

3.42

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