A Theatre for Dreamers by Polly Samson

A Theatre for Dreamers

Polly Samson

fiction contemporary historical emotional reflective slow-paced

368 pages | first published 2020

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1960. The world is dancing on the edge of revolution, and nowhere more so than on the Greek island of Hydra, where a circle of poets, painters and musicians live tangled lives, ruled by the writers Charmian Clift and George Johnston, troubled king...
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Summary of 262 reviews

Moods

reflective 75%
emotional 50%
adventurous 43%
sad 22%
relaxing 18%
inspiring 16%
lighthearted 16%
hopeful 11%
dark 7%
funny 7%
informative 5%
mysterious 5%
tense 5%
challenging 1%

Pace

slow 68%
medium 26%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 7% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 38% | Yes: 36% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 28%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 67% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.17

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