Comedy in a Minor Key by Hans Keilson

Comedy in a Minor Key

Hans Keilson

135 pages first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction historical dark reflective sad medium-paced

Description

A penetrating study of ordinary people resisting the Nazi occupation--and, true to its title, a dark comedy of wartime manners--Comedy in a Minor Key tells the story of Wim and Marie, a Dutch couple who first hide a Jew they know as Nico, then mus...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

sad 87%
reflective 62%
tense 62%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
challenging 25%
funny 12%

Pace

medium 85%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

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

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.85

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