The Normal Heart by Larry Kramer

The Normal Heart

Larry Kramer

102 pages first pub 1985 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ play challenging reflective sad medium-paced

Description

Full Length, DramaCharacters: 8 male, 1 female Unit set. A searing drama about public and private indifference to the AIDS plague and one man's lonely fight to awaken the world to the crisis. Produced to acclaim in New York, London and Los Angeles...

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Community Reviews Summary of 492 reviews

Moods

emotional 92%
sad 84%
informative 52%
challenging 47%
reflective 41%
dark 39%
tense 25%
inspiring 17%
funny 9%
hopeful 5%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 33%
slow 6%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 25% | Character: 22%

Strong character development?

Yes: 56% | It's complicated: 38% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 46% | N/A: 2% | No: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 37% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 20% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 29% | No: 7% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.29

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