The Crucible by Arthur Miller

The Crucible

Arthur Miller with Christopher Bigsby

fiction classics play dark tense medium-paced

176 pages | first published 1953

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In the rigid theocracy of Salem, rumors that women are practicing witchcraft galvanize the town’s most basic fears and suspicions; and when a young girl accuses Elizabeth Proctor of being a witch, self-righteous church leaders and townspeople insi...
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Summary of 22436 reviews

Moods

dark 87%
tense 69%
emotional 38%
sad 29%
challenging 28%
reflective 28%
mysterious 21%
informative 17%
adventurous 4%
funny 3%
inspiring 1%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 43%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 48% | Plot: 28% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 43% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 26% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 6% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 11% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 78% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

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3.52

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