The Amen Corner: A Play by James Baldwin

The Amen Corner: A Play

James Baldwin

120 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction play reflective slow-paced

Description

Second Printing, 1971, Library of Congress # 66-12829, accessed digitally at  https://archive.org/embed/amencornerplay00bald_0A scalding, uplifting, sorrowful, and exultant masterpiece of the modern American theater, The Amen Corner is a play abou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 111 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
reflective 70%
tense 50%
challenging 40%
sad 30%
funny 20%
informative 20%
adventurous 10%
hopeful 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%
mysterious 10%
relaxing 10%

Pace

slow 44%
medium 44%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

Yes: 87% | No: 12%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 44% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | N/A: 25% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 12%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

3.86

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