Buried Child by Sam Shepard

Buried Child

Sam Shepard

120 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

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A newly revised edition of an American classic, Sam Shepard's Pulitzer Prize winning Buried Child is as fierce and unforgettable as it was when it was first produced more than twenty-five years ago.A scene of madness greets Vince and his girlfrien...

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Community Reviews Summary of 692 reviews

Moods

dark 92%
tense 67%
emotional 50%
mysterious 50%
reflective 46%
challenging 32%
sad 32%
funny 21%
adventurous 3%
inspiring 3%
lighthearted 3%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 20%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 64% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 33% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 73% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | It's complicated: 13% | N/A: 4% | Yes: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.72

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