Barber Shop Chronicles by Inua Ellams

Barber Shop Chronicles

Inua Ellams

64 pages • first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction play poetry challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Inspired in part by the story of a Leeds barber, the play invites the audience into a unique environment where the banter may be barbed, but the truth always telling. The barbers of these tales are sages, role models and father figures who keep th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 52 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
informative 70%
reflective 70%
emotional 60%
hopeful 60%
inspiring 50%
sad 50%
lighthearted 30%
challenging 20%
dark 20%
tense 20%
relaxing 10%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 11%

Average rating

4.08

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