The Caretaker by Harold Pinter

The Caretaker

Harold Pinter

80 pages first pub 1960 (editions)

fiction play reflective medium-paced

Description

It was with this play that Harold Pinter had his first major success, and its production history since it was first performed in 1960 has established the work as a landmark in twentieth-century drama.The obsessive caretaker, Davies, whose papers a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
tense 66%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
mysterious 33%
funny 16%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.36

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