The Lion in Winter: A Play by James Goldman

The Lion in Winter: A Play

James Goldman

128 pages first pub 1966 (editions)

fiction play

Description

Insecure siblings fighting for their parents' attention; bickering spouses who can't stand to be together or apart; adultery and sexual experimentation; even the struggle to balance work and family: These are themes as much at home in our time as ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 282 reviews

Moods

tense 83%
funny 66%
dark 16%
emotional 16%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 28%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 20%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 60% | No: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.08

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