The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov

The Cherry Orchard

Anton Chekhov

77 pages first pub 1903 (editions)

fiction classics play reflective slow-paced

Description

Published to tie in with the world premiere at the Abbey Theatre, DublinIn Chekhov's tragi-comedy - perhaps his most popular play - the Gayev family is torn by powerful forces, forces rooted deep in history and in the society around them. Their es...

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Moods

reflective 68%
sad 44%
emotional 43%
funny 32%
challenging 14%
dark 13%
lighthearted 12%
tense 9%
hopeful 8%
inspiring 5%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 36%
medium 36%
fast 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 47% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 16% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 73% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 9% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.44

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