A Theatre for Dreamers by Polly Samson

A Theatre for Dreamers

Polly Samson

368 pages • first pub 2020 (editions)

fiction contemporary historical emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

1960. The world is dancing on the edge of revolution, and nowhere more so than on the Greek island of Hydra, where a circle of poets, painters and musicians live tangled lives, ruled by the writers Charmian Clift and George Johnston, troubled king...

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Community Reviews Summary of 301 reviews

Moods

reflective 74%
emotional 51%
adventurous 43%
relaxing 19%
sad 19%
lighthearted 17%
inspiring 14%
hopeful 9%
funny 8%
dark 6%
informative 4%
mysterious 4%
tense 4%
challenging 1%

Pace

slow 70%
medium 25%
fast 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 83% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 5%

Strong character development?

No: 37% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 27%

Loveable characters?

No: 42% | Yes: 31% | It's complicated: 25%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Average rating

3.19

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