Morality Play by Barry Unsworth

Morality Play

Barry Unsworth

224 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The time is the fourteenth century. The place is a small town in rural England, and the setting a snow-laden winter. A small troupe of actors accompanied by Nicholas Barber, a young renegade priest, prepare to play the drama of their lives. Breaki...

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Community Reviews Summary of 235 reviews

Moods

mysterious 90%
dark 72%
reflective 63%
tense 45%
challenging 27%
emotional 27%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
funny 9%
informative 9%

Pace

medium 72%
slow 18%
fast 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.56

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