Bent: The Play by Marin Sherman by Martin Sherman

Bent: The Play by Marin Sherman

Martin Sherman

80 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction art play dark sad slow-paced

Description

Martin Sherman's worldwide hit play Bent took London by storm in 1979 when it was first performed by the Royal Court Theatre, with Ian McKellen as Max (a character written with the actor in mind). The play itself caused an uproar. "It educated the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 126 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
emotional 100%
reflective 100%
challenging 50%
informative 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

fast 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.32

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