No Exit by Jean-Paul Sartre

No Exit

Jean-Paul Sartre with Paul Bowles (Translator)

58 pages first pub 1944 (editions)

fiction classics philosophy play challenging reflective slow-paced
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Jean-Paul Sartre, the great French existentialist, displays his mastery of drama in NO EXIT, an unforgettable portrayal of hell.The play is a depiction of the afterlife in which three deceased characters are punished by being locked into a room to...

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Moods

reflective 76%
dark 62%
tense 38%
challenging 30%
funny 24%
mysterious 23%
emotional 18%
sad 8%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 2%
informative 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 27%
slow 13%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 6% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 17% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 27% | Yes: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 96% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

4.06

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