Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw

Arms and the Man

George Bernard Shaw

176 pages first pub 1894 (editions)

fiction classics play lighthearted medium-paced

Description

"What use are cartridges in battle? I always carry chocolate instead." Cheered by some and booed by others on opening night in 1894, Arms and the Man became the first success of Bernard Shaw's dramatic career that spanned six decades and brought h...

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Community Reviews Summary of 514 reviews

Moods

funny 78%
lighthearted 78%
adventurous 21%
reflective 21%
relaxing 21%
informative 14%
tense 14%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
hopeful 7%
mysterious 7%

Pace

fast 66%
medium 20%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 40% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 10%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 25% | No: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 57% | Yes: 42%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 12%

Average rating

3.77

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