Morality Play by Barry Unsworth

Morality Play

Barry Unsworth

224 pages • first pub 1995 (editions)

fiction historical mystery dark mysterious slow-paced
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The time is the fourteenth century. The place is a small town in rural England, and the setting a snow-laden winter. A small troupe of actors accompanied by Nicholas Barber, a young renegade priest, prepare to play the drama of their lives. Breaki...

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Community Reviews Summary of 355 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 70%
reflective 50%
tense 41%
adventurous 20%
challenging 20%
emotional 20%
informative 12%
sad 12%
funny 8%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%

Pace

medium 41%
fast 29%
slow 29%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 36% | Character: 10%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 38% | Yes: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 42% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 26%

Average rating

3.59

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