Punk Rock by Simon Stephens

Punk Rock

Simon Stephens

112 pages first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

Based on the playwright's experience as a teacher, this play explores the underlying tensions and potential violence in a group of affluent, articulate seventeen year old students. Contemporary and unnerving the story explores the pressures of tee...

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Community Reviews Summary of 71 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
tense 88%
challenging 44%
emotional 33%
funny 33%
informative 11%
reflective 11%
sad 11%

Pace

fast 66%
slow 22%
medium 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 57% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 57% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 75% | It's complicated: 12% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 87% | It's complicated: 12%

Average rating

3.42

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