Heartbreak House by Dan H. Laurence, David Hare, George Bernard Shaw

160 pages first pub 1919 (editions)

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Entertaining allegory examines apathy, confusion and lack of purpose as causes of major world problems.One of the distinguished comic dramatist's more somber plays, this entertaining allegory examines apathy, confusion and lack of purpose as cause...

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Community Reviews Summary of 174 reviews

Moods

funny 80%
reflective 50%
dark 40%
lighthearted 30%
challenging 20%
inspiring 20%
mysterious 20%
adventurous 10%
emotional 10%
sad 10%
tense 10%

Pace

fast 44%
medium 33%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 77% | A mix: 22%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 44% | It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 77% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11%

Average rating

3.46

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