King Hedley II by August Wilson

103 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction play emotional reflective sad slow-paced

Description

"Wilson's melody here is the mournful sound of what might have been, a blues-tinged tale about a driven, almost demonic man. He's a petty thief named King who will stop at nothing for a better life. . . . King Hedley is a big play, filled with big...

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Community Reviews Summary of 63 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 50%
reflective 50%
sad 50%
tense 50%

Pace

medium 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.75

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