Gem of the Ocean: 1904 by August Wilson

Gem of the Ocean: 1904

The Century Cycle #1

August Wilson

89 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

fiction play reflective sad medium-paced

Description

"No one except perhaps Eugene O'Neill and Tennessee Williams has aimed so high and achieved so much in the American theater."--John Lahr, The New Yorker"A swelling battle hymn of transporting beauty. Theatergoers who have followed August Wilson's ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews

Moods

emotional 88%
reflective 72%
sad 55%
challenging 33%
tense 27%
dark 22%
hopeful 16%
inspiring 16%
mysterious 11%
adventurous 5%
funny 5%
informative 5%

Pace

medium 61%
fast 27%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 44% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 23%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 75% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 42% | N/A: 7%

Average rating

4.17

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