Accidental Death of an Anarchist by Dario Fo, Joseph Farrell

Accidental Death of an Anarchist

Dario Fo, Joseph Farrell with Simon Nye (Translator)

176 pages • first pub 1970 (editions)

fiction play challenging funny reflective fast-paced

Description

'The quality that makes Fo uniquely powerful ... is] the ability to wring wild laughter out of insidious corruption' Guardian'Simon Nye's witty translation updates and relocates the play ... suitably close to contemporary England. Fo is that rare...

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Community Reviews Summary of 328 reviews

Moods

funny 97%
reflective 55%
challenging 42%
dark 28%
informative 21%
adventurous 15%
lighthearted 13%
mysterious 13%
tense 13%
inspiring 7%

Pace

fast 76%
medium 21%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 42% | A mix: 35% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 64% | No: 28% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | No: 18% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 4%

Average rating

3.95

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