Rhinoceros, A Play in Three Acts by Eugène Ionesco

Rhinoceros, A Play in Three Acts

Eugène Ionesco with Derek Prouse (Translator)

137 pages first pub 1959 (editions)

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The sublime is confused with the ridiculous in this savage commentary on the human condition, a staple of every theatre classroom and 20th century drama. A small town is besieged by one roaring citizen who becomes a rhinoceros and proceeds to tram...

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Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews

Moods

reflective 76%
funny 56%
challenging 27%
dark 25%
mysterious 20%
tense 19%
lighthearted 15%
adventurous 11%
informative 9%
emotional 8%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 2%
sad 2%
hopeful 1%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 38%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 37% | A mix: 35% | Character: 23% | N/A: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 16% | N/A: 6%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 42% | No: 32% | Yes: 20% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 55% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 12% | It's complicated: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 36% | No: 10% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.75

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