An Experiment with an Air Pump by Shelagh Stephenson

An Experiment with an Air Pump

Shelagh Stephenson

79 pages first pub 1998 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective fast-paced

Description

1799 - On the eve of a new century, the house buzzes with scientific experiments, furtive romance and farcical amateur dramatics. 1999 - In a world of scientific chaos, cloning and genetic engineering, the cellar of the same house reveals a dark s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 43 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
dark 50%
challenging 25%
emotional 25%
funny 25%
informative 25%
inspiring 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 25%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Average rating

3.68

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