Gaslight: A Play by Patrick Hamilton

Gaslight: A Play

Patrick Hamilton

83 pages first pub 1939 (editions)

fiction classics play dark tense fast-paced
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Description

1986 reprint of a play first performed in 1938 in Richmond, London. Twice filmed where it is also known as 'Angel Street' (1939) and 'Murder in Thornton Square' (1944). 83 pages.

Community Reviews Summary of 129 reviews

Moods

tense 90%
mysterious 75%
dark 70%
emotional 40%
hopeful 15%
inspiring 15%
reflective 15%
challenging 10%
funny 10%
sad 10%
informative 5%
lighthearted 5%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 15%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 52% | Plot: 23% | Character: 23%

Strong character development?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 58% | No: 17% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 81% | Yes: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 28%

Average rating

3.95

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