A Theater for Dreamers by Polly Samson
A Theater for Dreamers
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Polly Samson
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A Theater for Dreamers

Polly Samson

352 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

1960. The world is dancing on the edge of revolution, and nowhere more so than on the Greek island of Hydra, where a circle of poets, painters and musicians live tangled lives, ruled by the writers Charmian Clift and George Johnston, troubled king...

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Community Reviews Summary of 311 reviews

Moods

reflective 73%
emotional 52%
adventurous 44%
lighthearted 19%
relaxing 19%
sad 19%
inspiring 14%
funny 9%
hopeful 9%
dark 6%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
challenging 1%

Pace

slow 69%
medium 26%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 82% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Loveable characters?

No: 43% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 27% | It's complicated: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.18

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