Jerusalem by Jez Butterworth

Jerusalem

Jez Butterworth

96 pages • first pub 2009 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

On St George's Day, the morning of the local country fair, Johnny Byron, local waster and modern-day Pied Piper, is a wanted man. The council officials want to serve him an eviction notice, his children want their dad to take them to the fair, Tro...

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Community Reviews Summary of 260 reviews

Moods

funny 82%
challenging 37%
dark 37%
emotional 34%
reflective 34%
tense 24%
mysterious 20%
lighthearted 17%
sad 17%
adventurous 13%
inspiring 10%
hopeful 6%
relaxing 3%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 32%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 76% | A mix: 15% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 37% | Yes: 12%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 48% | Yes: 32% | No: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 9%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 8%

Average rating

3.9

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