Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw

Arms and the Man

George Bernard Shaw

96 pages first pub 1894 (editions)

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The comedy is set during the Serbo-Bulgarian War in 1885. Raina Petkoff is a young Bulgarian woman who is engaged to Sergius Saranoff. He is a hero in the war, and Raina idolizes him. One night, a Swiss mercenary soldier in the Serbian army, Capta...

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Community Reviews Summary of 594 reviews

Moods

funny 81%
lighthearted 72%
reflective 22%
adventurous 18%
relaxing 18%
informative 13%
tense 9%
challenging 4%
emotional 4%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 4%
mysterious 4%

Pace

fast 79%
medium 12%
slow 8%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Plot: 27% | Character: 27%

Strong character development?

No: 41% | Yes: 41% | It's complicated: 17%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 46% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 13%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 28% | N/A: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 68% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 6%

Average rating

3.77

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