The School for Scandal by Richard Brinsley Sheridan

The School for Scandal

Richard Brinsley Sheridan

96 pages first pub 1777 (editions)

fiction classics play funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

Description

The intrigues of such aptly named characters as Lady Sneerwell, Sir Joseph Surface, Lady Candour, and Sir Benjamin Backbite have amused theater audiences for more than two centuries. They are the invention of the Irish-born playwright Richard Brin...

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Community Reviews Summary of 368 reviews

Moods

funny 92%
lighthearted 84%
adventurous 7%
reflective 7%
relaxing 7%

Pace

fast 64%
medium 21%
slow 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 55% | Character: 33% | Plot: 11%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 70% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 70% | N/A: 20% | It's complicated: 10%

Average rating

3.32

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