Mother Courage and Her Children by Bertolt Brecht

Mother Courage and Her Children

Bertolt Brecht

176 pages • first pub 1941 (editions)

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In this chronicle of the European Thirty Years War and taking place between the years 1624 and 1636, Mother Courage follows the armies back and forth across Europe, selling provisions and liquor from her canteen wagon to whomever she can. One by o...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,644 reviews

Moods

dark 62%
reflective 49%
sad 45%
challenging 42%
emotional 29%
funny 24%
tense 23%
adventurous 13%
informative 11%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 44%
fast 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 49% | A mix: 36% | Plot: 12% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 61% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 15% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 19% | Yes: 19% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.33

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