The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer, Andrew Holleran, Joseph Papp

The Normal Heart

Larry Kramer, Andrew Holleran, Joseph Papp

128 pages • first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ play challenging reflective sad medium-paced

Description

THE NORMAL HEART is the explosive drama about our most terrifying and troubling medical crisis today: the AIDS epidemic. It tells the story of very private lives caught up in the heartrendering ordeal of suffering and doom - an ordeal that was lar...

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Community Reviews Summary of 461 reviews

Moods

emotional 91%
sad 83%
informative 52%
challenging 45%
reflective 41%
dark 35%
tense 22%
inspiring 16%
funny 8%
hopeful 6%
adventurous 2%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 35%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 24% | Plot: 21%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 39% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 47% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 35% | Yes: 35% | No: 21% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.28

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