Dear Elizabeth by Sarah Ruhl

Dear Elizabeth

Sarah Ruhl

80 pages first pub 2014 (editions)

fiction play emotional lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Description

Elizabeth Bishop and Robert Lowell were two of America's most brilliant poets. Throughout their lifetime, they wrote over 400 letters to each other; spanning decades, continents, political eras. Their connection was messy and profound, platonic ye...

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Community Reviews Summary of 66 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
emotional 71%
sad 42%
challenging 14%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%

Pace

medium 57%
slow 28%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 28% | Yes: 28%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 71% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.91

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