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137 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780573614743
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendshipMinor
Racial slurs, Religious bigotry137 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780573614743
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Samuel French, Inc.
Publication date: Not specified
Description
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...
Community Reviews Summary of 474 reviews
Moods
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
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Racism, Toxic relationship, Toxic friendshipMinor
Racial slurs, Religious bigotry