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101 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452264014
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Plume Books
Publication date: 01 June 1986
Description
From legendary playwright August Wilson comes the powerful, stunning dramatic bestseller that won him critical acclaim, including the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize.Troy Maxson is a strong man, a hard man. He has had to be to surv...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,096 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
tense 44%
sad 42%
challenging 38%
dark 20%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
informative 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 20% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, DeathModerate
Infidelity, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Sexual content, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis101 pages • first pub 1986 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780452264014
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Plume Books
Publication date: 01 June 1986
Description
From legendary playwright August Wilson comes the powerful, stunning dramatic bestseller that won him critical acclaim, including the Tony Award for Best Play and the Pulitzer Prize.Troy Maxson is a strong man, a hard man. He has had to be to surv...
Community Reviews Summary of 3,096 reviews
Moods
reflective 65%
tense 44%
sad 42%
challenging 38%
dark 20%
hopeful 7%
inspiring 7%
funny 5%
informative 2%
adventurous 1%
Pace
fast 38%
slow 20%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 86% | A mix: 10% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 40% | No: 14%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 61% | No: 20% | Yes: 17%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 72% | No: 18% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racism, Racial slurs, DeathModerate
Infidelity, Death of parent, Child abuseMinor
Sexual content, Violence, Schizophrenia/Psychosis