Intimate Apparel by Lynn Nottage

Intimate Apparel

Lynn Nottage

72 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction play emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

1905, New York City. Esther, a black seamstress, sews exquisite lingerie for clients who range from wealthy white patrons to prostitutes. She has saved enough to allow her to dream of one day opening a beauty salon for black women, and at thirty-f...

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Community Reviews Summary of 161 reviews

Moods

emotional 70%
reflective 70%
sad 58%
challenging 23%
hopeful 17%
inspiring 17%
informative 11%
tense 11%
dark 5%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 43%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 35% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 76% | No: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

4.05

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