Heartbreak House by Dan H. Laurence, David Hare, George Bernard Shaw

160 pages first pub 1919 (editions)

fiction classics play dark medium-paced

Description

Entertaining allegory examines apathy, confusion and lack of purpose as causes of major world problems.One of the distinguished comic dramatist's more somber plays, this entertaining allegory examines apathy, confusion and lack of purpose as cause...

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Community Reviews Summary of 118 reviews

Moods

challenging 66%
funny 66%
mysterious 66%
dark 33%
lighthearted 33%
sad 33%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.45

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