101 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452264014
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Plume Books
Publication date: 01 June 1986
Description
From legendary playwright August Wilson comes the powerful, stunning dramatic bestseller that won him critical acclaim, including the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize. Troy Maxson is a strong man, a hard man. He has had to be to sur...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,178 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 46%
tense 45%
challenging 37%
dark 21%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
funny 5%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 27% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, RacismModerate
Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Death of parentMinor
Sexual content, Violence
101 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452264014
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Plume Books
Publication date: 01 June 1986
Description
From legendary playwright August Wilson comes the powerful, stunning dramatic bestseller that won him critical acclaim, including the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize. Troy Maxson is a strong man, a hard man. He has had to be to sur...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,178 reviews
Moods
reflective 59%
sad 46%
tense 45%
challenging 37%
dark 21%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 6%
funny 5%
informative 3%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 22%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 87% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 42% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 27% | Yes: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 8%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Infidelity, RacismModerate
Child abuse, Forced institutionalization, Death of parentMinor
Sexual content, Violence