Five Kinds of Silence by Shelagh Stephenson
Five Kinds of Silence

Shelagh Stephenson

Five Kinds of Silence

Shelagh Stephenson

31 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Billy controls his wife and two adult daughters to the extent that they can't leave the room without asking permission. He runs his family as a personal fiefdom, and the women are there to service him and his madness. He is violent, disturbed and ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 20 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
emotional 100%
tense 75%
sad 50%

Pace

fast 75%
medium 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 75% | No: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

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

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.6

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