275 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679725169
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 23 October 1989
Description
Four seminal plays by one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century. An existential portrayal of Hell in Sartre's best-known play, as well as three other brilliant, thought-provoking works: the reworking of the Electra-Orestes story, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,185 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
tense 47%
emotional 30%
challenging 26%
funny 13%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
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Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, MurderModerate
Sexism
275 pages • first pub 1947 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780679725169
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 23 October 1989
Description
Four seminal plays by one of the greatest philosophers of the twentieth century. An existential portrayal of Hell in Sartre's best-known play, as well as three other brilliant, thought-provoking works: the reworking of the Electra-Orestes story, t...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,185 reviews
Moods
dark 60%
tense 47%
emotional 30%
challenging 26%
funny 13%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
hopeful 4%
informative 4%
inspiring 4%
Pace
fast 33%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 63% | A mix: 26% | Plot: 10%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 55% | No: 20% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 5%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 55% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 10%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Racism, MurderModerate
Sexism