Mr. Burns, a post-electric play by Anne Washburn

Mr. Burns, a post-electric play

Anne Washburn

132 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

"What will endure when the cataclysm arrives--when the grid fails, society crumbles, and we're faced with the task of rebuilding? Anne Washburn's imaginative dark comedy propels us forward nearly a century, following a new civilization stumbling i...

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Community Reviews Summary of 264 reviews

Moods

dark 64%
challenging 60%
reflective 56%
funny 52%
adventurous 24%
tense 24%
emotional 16%
mysterious 16%
sad 16%
lighthearted 12%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 34%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 55% | A mix: 20% | Character: 15% | N/A: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 33% | N/A: 27% | Yes: 22% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 31% | Yes: 31% | N/A: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Average rating

3.88

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