Cyrano de Bergerac: in a free adaptation by Edmond Rostand, Martin Crimp

Cyrano de Bergerac: in a free adaptation

Edmond Rostand, Martin Crimp

144 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction play poetry challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

A genius with language, but convinced of his own ugliness, Cyrano secretly loves the radiant Roxane. While Roxane is in love with the beautiful but inarticulate Christian. Cyrano's generous offer to act as go-between sets in motion a poignant and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 59 reviews

Moods

emotional 80%
funny 66%
reflective 46%
sad 46%
tense 40%
adventurous 33%
dark 33%
inspiring 33%
challenging 20%
lighthearted 13%
hopeful 6%
informative 6%
relaxing 6%

Pace

fast 86%
medium 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 61% | A mix: 30% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 40% | No: 30% | Yes: 30%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 8%

Average rating

4.61

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