Barber Shop Chronicles by Inua Ellams

Barber Shop Chronicles

Inua Ellams

64 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction play poetry challenging reflective slow-paced
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Description

Inspired in part by the story of a Leeds barber, the play invites the audience into a unique environment where the banter may be barbed, but the truth always telling. The barbers of these tales are sages, role models and father figures who keep th...

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Community Reviews Summary of 61 reviews

Moods

funny 72%
emotional 63%
hopeful 63%
informative 63%
reflective 63%
inspiring 54%
sad 45%
lighthearted 27%
challenging 18%
dark 18%
tense 18%
relaxing 9%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 45%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 11%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 88% | No: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 10%

Average rating

3.94

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