Look back in anger by John Osborne

Look back in anger

John Osborne

224 pages • first pub 1957 (editions) user-added

fiction classics play challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

Osborne's modern-day classic, first staged at London's Royal Court Theatre in 1956, voices the frustrations of an entire generation – the so-called "Angry Young Men". Aggression, sympathy and sadness are magnificently portrayed in the stormy trian...

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Community Reviews Summary of 878 reviews

Moods

dark 59%
tense 55%
emotional 42%
reflective 40%
sad 34%
challenging 30%
funny 18%
informative 4%
hopeful 2%

Pace

medium 46%
fast 34%
slow 19%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 9%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 6%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | Yes: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 4%

Average rating

3.13

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