Arcadia by Tom Stoppard

Arcadia

Tom Stoppard

97 pages first pub 1993 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

Tom Stoppards Arcadia merges science with human concerns and ideals, examining the universes influence in our everyday lives and ultimate fates through relationship between past and present, order and disorder and the certainty of knowledge.

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Moods

reflective 69%
funny 57%
challenging 46%
informative 22%
mysterious 22%
emotional 21%
lighthearted 19%
sad 11%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 9%
adventurous 5%
tense 3%
dark 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 40%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 12%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 23% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 65% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 79% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 7% | Yes: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 17% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

4.17

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