The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder

The Skin of Our Teeth

Thornton Wilder

126 pages first pub 1942 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective sad slow-paced

Description

Meet George and Maggie Antrobus of Excelsior, New Jersey, a suburban, commuter-town couple (married for 5,000 years), who bear more than a casual resemblance to that first husband and wife, Adam and Eve: the two Antrobus children, Gladys (perfect ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 195 reviews

Moods

funny 66%
reflective 66%
adventurous 33%
emotional 33%
hopeful 33%
informative 33%
inspiring 33%
lighthearted 33%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

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

Strong character development?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Average rating

3.65

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