The Lieutenant of Inishmore by Martin McDonagh

The Lieutenant of Inishmore

Martin McDonagh

fiction play dark funny fast-paced

80 pages | first published 2001

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A farcical look at political violence as it's played out during the Troubles in Northern Ireland against the drab backdrop of a bare, rustic Irish cottage and unending boredom in an inhospitable environment in which a mutilated cat sets off a murd...
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Summary of 181 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
funny 100%
tense 33%
emotional 22%
inspiring 11%

Pace

fast 90%
medium 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | Plot: 42% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

4.15

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