Galileo by Bertolt Brecht, Eric Bentley, Charles Laughton

155 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging informative reflective medium-paced

Description

Considered by many to be one of Brecht's masterpieces, Galileo explores the question of a scientist's social and ethical responsibility, as the brilliant Galileo must choose between his life and his life's work when confronted with the demands of ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 344 reviews

Moods

reflective 70%
informative 60%
funny 40%
challenging 30%
emotional 20%
inspiring 20%
lighthearted 20%
dark 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 40%
slow 30%
medium 30%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 77% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 44% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14% | No: 14%

Average rating

3.48

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