Betrayal by Harold Pinter

Betrayal

Harold Pinter

144 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Betrayal is Pinter's latest full-length play since the enormous success of No Man's Land. The play begins in 1977, with a meeting between adulterous lovers, Emma and Jerry, two years after their affair has ended. During the nine scenes of the play...

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Community Reviews Summary of 536 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 65%
sad 43%
tense 43%
mysterious 17%
challenging 13%
dark 13%
funny 8%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 20%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 33% | Yes: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 52% | No: 42% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.73

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