Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson

85 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

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“No one except perhaps Eugene O’Neill and Tennessee Williams has aimed so high and achieved so much in the American theater.”—John Lahr, The New Yorker“A swelling battle hymn of transporting beauty. Theatergoers who have followed August Wilson’s c...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

emotional 86%
reflective 78%
sad 56%
challenging 34%
tense 34%
dark 30%
hopeful 13%
inspiring 13%
funny 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 65%
fast 26%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.22

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