The Odd Couple by Neil Simon

The Odd Couple

Neil Simon

108 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction play funny lighthearted fast-paced

Description

Comedy / 6m, 2f / Int. This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it's no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has...

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Community Reviews Summary of 456 reviews

Moods

funny 100%
lighthearted 75%
relaxing 18%
emotional 12%
inspiring 6%
adventurous 3%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
reflective 3%
sad 3%

Pace

fast 84%
medium 12%
slow 3%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 92% | A mix: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 40% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 45% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.75

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