The Shape Of Things by Neil LaBute

The Shape Of Things

Neil LaBute

96 pages first pub 2001 (editions)

fiction play dark reflective sad fast-paced

Description

How far would you go for love? For art? What would you be willing to change? What price might you pay? Such are the painful questions explored by Neil LaBute in THE SHAPE OF THINGS. A young student drifts into an ever-changing relationship with an...

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Community Reviews Summary of 365 reviews

Moods

reflective 50%
challenging 46%
tense 43%
dark 36%
funny 36%
emotional 30%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 16%
lighthearted 10%
sad 10%
adventurous 6%
informative 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 68%
medium 28%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 9% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 4%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 9% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.44

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