The Cherry Orchard by Tom Murphy, Anton Chekhov

The Cherry Orchard

Tom Murphy, Anton Chekhov

96 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced

Description

Published to tie in with the world premiere at the Abbey Theatre, Dublin.In Chekhov's tragi-comedy - perhaps his most popular play - the Gayev family is torn by powerful forces, forces rooted deep in history, and in the society around them. Their ...

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Moods

reflective 62%
emotional 40%
sad 40%
funny 31%
challenging 16%
dark 12%
lighthearted 12%
tense 10%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
mysterious 3%
adventurous 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

slow 39%
medium 35%
fast 24%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 44% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 17% | N/A: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 46% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 74% | Yes: 15% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.42

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