The Skin of Our Teeth by Thornton Wilder

The Skin of Our Teeth

Thornton Wilder with Paula Vogel

176 pages • first pub 1942 (editions)

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A timeless statement about human foibles . . . and human endurance, this beautiful new edition features Wilder's unpublished production notes, diary entries, and other illuminating documentary material, all of which is included in a new Afterword ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 257 reviews

Moods

funny 85%
reflective 57%
emotional 42%
adventurous 28%
challenging 28%
dark 28%
hopeful 28%
lighthearted 28%
informative 14%
inspiring 14%
mysterious 14%
tense 14%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Plot: 28% | Character: 28%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | No: 25%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 66% | No: 16% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.7

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