Downstate by Bruce Norris

Downstate

Bruce Norris

96 pages first pub 2019 (editions)

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In downstate Illinois, four men convicted of sex crimes against minors share a group home where they live out their lives in the shadow of the offenses they committed. A man shows up to confront his childhood abuser--but does he want closure or re...

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Community Reviews Summary of 21 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
challenging 71%
emotional 71%
sad 57%
tense 42%
reflective 28%
funny 14%

Pace

medium 57%
fast 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 42% | No: 28% | It's complicated: 28%

Loveable characters?

No: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

4.25

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