12 Angry Men by Reginald Rose, E.G. Marshall

96 pages first pub 1954 (editions)

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A blistering character study and an examination of the American melting pot and the judicial system that keeps it in check, Twelve Angry Men holds at its core a deeply patriotic faith in the U.S. legal system. The play centers on Juror Eight, who ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,869 reviews

Moods

tense 71%
reflective 60%
challenging 40%
emotional 30%
mysterious 22%
informative 20%
dark 17%
inspiring 16%
funny 11%
hopeful 10%
sad 3%
adventurous 1%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

fast 71%
medium 23%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 54% | A mix: 27% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 37% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 59% | Yes: 20% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 15% | N/A: 3%

Average rating

4.08

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