Saved by Edward Bond

Saved

Edward Bond

123 pages first pub 1965 (editions)

fiction play challenging slow-paced

Description

Described by its author as 'almost irresponsibly optimistic', Saved is a play set in London in the sixties. Its subject is the cultural poverty and frustration of a generation of young people on the dole and living on council estates. The play was...

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Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
dark 100%
tense 66%
sad 50%
emotional 33%
reflective 16%

Pace

medium 50%
slow 33%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 60% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 40%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.04

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