The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer

The Normal Heart

Larry Kramer with Joseph Papp, Andrew Holleran

128 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ play challenging reflective sad medium-paced

Description

THE NORMAL HEART is the explosive drama about our most terrifying and troubling medical crisis today: the AIDS epidemic. It tells the story of very private lives caught up in the heartrendering ordeal of suffering and doom - an ordeal that was lar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 481 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 84%
informative 52%
challenging 46%
reflective 42%
dark 38%
tense 24%
inspiring 16%
funny 8%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 2%

Pace

fast 59%
medium 34%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 23% | Plot: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 47% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.29

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