The Chairs by Eugène Ionesco

The Chairs

Eugène Ionesco with Martin Crimp

60 pages first pub 1951 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective slow-paced

Description

In a house on an island a very old couple pass their time with private games and half-remembered stories. With brilliant eccentricity, Ionesco's 'tragic farce' combines a comic portrait of human folly with a magical experiment in theatrical possib...

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Community Reviews Summary of 44 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
tense 66%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
informative 33%
mysterious 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 100%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.69

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