X by Alistair McDowall

176 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)

fiction play science fiction challenging fast-paced

Description

"McDowall masterfully plants ideas that grow until they explode into extraordinary shapes. Filthy humour breaks down into a cracked algorithm of letters and loss ... a play that will gnaw away at you. It's sci-fi - and theatre - at its best." The...

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Community Reviews Summary of 30 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
mysterious 75%
tense 75%
sad 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 25%
reflective 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 33% | Character: 33% | Plot: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%

Loveable characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | N/A: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.18

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