Morality Play by Barry Unsworth

Morality Play

Barry Unsworth with Michael Maloney (Narrator)

5 hours, 34 minutes • first pub 1995 (editions) user-added

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced

Description

The time is the fourteenth century. The place is a small town in rural England, and the setting a snow-laden winter. A small troupe of actors accompanied by Nicholas Barber, a young renegade priest, prepare to play the drama of their lives. Breaki...

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Community Reviews Summary of 252 reviews

Moods

mysterious 91%
dark 66%
reflective 66%
tense 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
sad 16%
adventurous 8%
funny 8%
informative 8%

Pace

medium 66%
slow 25%
fast 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 60% | Plot: 40%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

No: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 22%

Average rating

3.54

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