Brighton Beach Memoirs by Neil Simon

Brighton Beach Memoirs

Eugene #1

Neil Simon

144 pages first pub 1984 (editions)

fiction play funny reflective fast-paced

Description

The first in Neil Simon’s "Eugene Trilogy," followed by Biloxi Blues and Broadway Bound Winner of a New York Drama Critics’ Circle Award for Best Play and a Drama Desk Award for Outstanding New PlayMeet Eugene Jerome and his family, fighting the h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews

Moods

emotional 57%
funny 57%
lighthearted 57%
hopeful 42%
reflective 14%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Character: 33% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | N/A: 25%

Average rating

3.7

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