The Elephant Man by Bernard Pomerance

The Elephant Man

Bernard Pomerance

72 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction classics play dark slow-paced

Description

"The Elephant Man" is based on the life of John Merrick, who lived in London during the latter part of the nineteenth century. A horribly deformed young man, who has been a freak attraction in traveling side shows, is found abandoned and helpless ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 247 reviews

Moods

sad 100%
emotional 50%
informative 50%
reflective 50%

Pace

slow 50%
fast 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.72

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