King Hedley II by August Wilson

128 pages first pub 2005 (editions)

fiction play emotional reflective sad slow-paced
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“Wilson’s melody here is the mournful sound of what might have been, a blues-tinged tale about a driven, almost demonic man. He’s a petty thief named King who will stop at nothing for a better life. . . . King Hedley is a big play, filled with big...

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Community Reviews Summary of 86 reviews

Moods

dark 100%
sad 66%
tense 66%
challenging 33%
emotional 33%
reflective 33%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 25%
slow 25%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 66% | A mix: 33%

Strong character development?

No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 66% | No: 33%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | Yes: 33%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.76

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