All My Sons by Arthur Miller

All My Sons

Arthur Miller with Christopher Bigsby (Contributor)

112 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)

fiction classics play emotional sad tense medium-paced

Description

Joe Keller and Steve Deever, partners in a machine shop during World War II, turned out defective airplane parts, causing the deaths of many men. Deever was sent to prison while Keller escaped punishment and went back to business, making himself v...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,902 reviews

Moods

emotional 71%
sad 60%
tense 57%
reflective 56%
dark 51%
challenging 21%
mysterious 8%
funny 3%
hopeful 2%
inspiring 2%

Pace

medium 51%
fast 39%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 56% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 24% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 35% | Yes: 19%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 85% | N/A: 9% | It's complicated: 3% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 9% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.91

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