Hadestown by Anaïs Mitchell

Hadestown

Anaïs Mitchell

114 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)

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Description

This intriguing and beautiful folk opera delivers a deeply resonant and defiantly hopeful theatrical experience. Following two intertwining love stories - that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and of immortal King Hades and Lady Persephone ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 47 reviews

Moods

emotional 85%
sad 71%
hopeful 57%
adventurous 42%
dark 28%
inspiring 28%
reflective 28%
challenging 14%
funny 14%
informative 14%
lighthearted 14%
relaxing 14%

Pace

fast 57%
medium 42%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 71% | Plot: 28%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 71% | No: 14% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 57% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 14%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 14%

Average rating

4.78

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