Closer by Patrick Marber

120 pages first pub 1997 (editions)

fiction play funny reflective sad fast-paced

Description

In Closer, Patrick Marber has created a brilliant exploration into the brutal anatomy of modern romance, where a quartet of strangers meet, fall in love, and become caught up in a web of sexual desire and betrayal. Closer is being hailed as one of...

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Community Reviews Summary of 298 reviews

Moods

tense 66%
reflective 55%
sad 55%
dark 44%
emotional 44%
funny 33%
mysterious 33%
challenging 22%

Pace

fast 77%
slow 11%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 42% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.86

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