Top Girls by Caryl Churchill

Top Girls

Caryl Churchill

96 pages first pub 1982 (editions)

fiction play challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Description

Marlene hosts a dinner party in a London restaurant to celebrate her promotion to managing director of 'Top Girls' employment agency. Her guests are five women from the past: Isabella Bird (1831- 1904) - the adventurous traveller; Lady Nijo (b1258...

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Community Reviews Summary of 996 reviews

Moods

reflective 66%
funny 48%
challenging 46%
emotional 39%
tense 30%
dark 24%
informative 19%
sad 19%
inspiring 15%
lighthearted 8%
adventurous 6%
hopeful 3%
mysterious 3%
relaxing 2%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 45%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | A mix: 14% | N/A: 3% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 38% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 3%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 34% | Yes: 21%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 20% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 9% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.47

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