John by Annie Baker

108 pages first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

The week after Thanksgiving. A Bed & Breakfast in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. A cheerful innkeeper. A young couple struggling to stay together. Thousands of inanimate objects, watching. A simple enough description, but Annie Baker's fascinating ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 192 reviews

Moods

mysterious 68%
tense 63%
dark 57%
emotional 57%
reflective 47%
sad 36%
funny 21%
challenging 15%
inspiring 5%

Pace

slow 42%
medium 31%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 87% | A mix: 12%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 46% | No: 38% | Yes: 15%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 57% | No: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 61% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 15%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 6%

Average rating

4.3

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