The Ferryman by Jez Butterworth

The Ferryman

Jez Butterworth

135 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

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Armagh, 1981. The Carney farmhouse is a hive of activity with preparations for the annual harvest. A day of hard work on the land and a traditional night of feasting and celebrations lie ahead. But this year they will be interrupted by a visitor.D...

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Community Reviews Summary of 198 reviews

Moods

dark 88%
tense 81%
emotional 62%
sad 51%
funny 44%
mysterious 33%
reflective 29%
challenging 25%
informative 11%

Pace

fast 65%
medium 26%
slow 7%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 27% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 21%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11%

Average rating

4.28

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