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208 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
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Language: English
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Description
Alan Bennett's award-winning series of solo pieces is a classic of contemporary drama, universally hailed for its combination of razor-sharp wit and deeply felt humanity. In Bed Among the Lentils, a vicar's wife discovers a semblance of happiness ...
Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
funny 69%
sad 61%
reflective 46%
challenging 30%
lighthearted 23%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Homophobia
208 pages • first pub 1988 (editions)
ISBN/UID: None
Format: Not specified
Language: English
Publisher: Not specified
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Alan Bennett's award-winning series of solo pieces is a classic of contemporary drama, universally hailed for its combination of razor-sharp wit and deeply felt humanity. In Bed Among the Lentils, a vicar's wife discovers a semblance of happiness ...
Community Reviews Summary of 196 reviews
Moods
emotional 69%
funny 69%
sad 61%
reflective 46%
challenging 30%
lighthearted 23%
hopeful 7%
informative 7%
relaxing 7%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 90% | N/A: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 9%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 58% | No: 25% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 81% | It's complicated: 9% | Yes: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Minor
Alcoholism, Emotional abuse, Homophobia