Crimes of the Heart by Beth Henley

Crimes of the Heart

Beth Henley

106 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction play funny reflective medium-paced

Description

This drama in three acts won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama in 1981. Set in a small Mississippi town, the play examines the lives of three quirky sisters who have gathered back home. During the course of the week the sisters unearth grudges, critici...

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Community Reviews Summary of 323 reviews

Moods

dark 70%
emotional 70%
funny 60%
reflective 30%
sad 30%
hopeful 20%
tense 20%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 36%
slow 18%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 66% | Character: 33%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 60% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.56

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