The Antipodes by Annie Baker

The Antipodes

Annie Baker

160 pages first pub 2018 (editions)

fiction play dark funny reflective fast-paced

Description

"A paradoxical, puzzling, compellingly hypnotic work." --Village VoiceIn Annie Baker's The Antipodes, a group of people sit around a table telling, cataloging, and theorizing stories. Their purpose is never clear: are they brainstorming ideas for ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 82 reviews

Moods

dark 66%
funny 66%
mysterious 50%
reflective 50%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
lighthearted 16%
sad 16%
tense 16%

Pace

fast 85%
medium 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | Plot: 50%

Strong character development?

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

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

N/A: 33% | No: 33% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

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

Average rating

4.09

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