The Collection and The Lover by Harold Pinter
The Collection and The Lover
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Harold Pinter

The Collection and The Lover

Harold Pinter

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fiction play emotional reflective sad medium-paced

Description

"The Collection" develops the themes of menace and lack of communication. "The Lover" is a one-act play for television, in which two characters play the double parts of wife-mistress and husband-lover. Also included is a short story, "The Examinat...

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Community Reviews Summary of 14 reviews

Moods

emotional 66%
reflective 66%
challenging 33%
funny 33%
lighthearted 33%
mysterious 33%
sad 33%
tense 33%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | N/A: 50%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | N/A: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

N/A: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

3.84

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