Ubu Roi by Alfred Jarry

Ubu Roi

Alfred Jarry

80 pages first pub 1896 (editions)

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Description

When it first opened in Paris in late 1896, Ubu Roi immediately outraged audiences with its scatological references and surrealist style. Spectators rioted during the premiere (and final) performance and unrelenting controversy over the play's mea...

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Community Reviews Summary of 499 reviews

Moods

funny 88%
adventurous 33%
challenging 27%
dark 27%
lighthearted 27%
relaxing 11%
tense 11%
reflective 5%

Pace

fast 78%
medium 21%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 69% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 83% | No: 8% | It's complicated: 8%

Average rating

3.21

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