Loot by Joe Orton

Loot

Joe Orton

96 pages first pub 1967 (editions)

fiction play dark medium-paced

Description

A black farce masterpiece, Loot follows the fortunes of two young thieves, Hal and Dennis. Dennis is a hearse driver for an undertaker. They have robbed the bank next door to the funeral parlour and have returned to Hal's home to hide-out with the...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 100%
challenging 50%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.81

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