121 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394172286
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This play was first performed in 1960. Harold Pinter specializes in the tragicomedy of the breakdown of communication, broadly in the tradition of the theatre of the absurds and this is demonstrated in both The Caretaker and The Birthday Party.
Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
mysterious 33%
funny 16%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
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121 pages • first pub 1960 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780394172286
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Grove Press
Publication date: Not specified
Description
This play was first performed in 1960. Harold Pinter specializes in the tragicomedy of the breakdown of communication, broadly in the tradition of the theatre of the absurds and this is demonstrated in both The Caretaker and The Birthday Party.
Community Reviews Summary of 267 reviews
Moods
tense 66%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
mysterious 33%
funny 16%
Pace
fast 33%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Loveable characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 20%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 100%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.