Gem of the Ocean by August Wilson

85 pages first pub 2003 (editions)

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"No one except perhaps Eugene O'Neill and Tennessee Williams has aimed so high and achieved so much in the American theater."--John Lahr, The New Yorker"A swelling battle hymn of transporting beauty. Theatergoers who have followed August Wilson's ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 200 reviews

Moods

emotional 87%
reflective 79%
sad 54%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
tense 33%
hopeful 12%
inspiring 12%
funny 8%
mysterious 8%
adventurous 4%
informative 4%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 52% | A mix: 43% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 22% | No: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 57% | Yes: 36% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

4.22

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