True West by Sam Shepard

True West

Sam Shepard

76 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

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Description

This American classic explores alternatives that might spring from the demented terrain of the California landscape. Sons of a desert dwelling alcoholic and a suburban wanderer clash over a film script. Austin, the achiever, is working on a script...

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Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
tense 60%
emotional 52%
reflective 39%
funny 26%
mysterious 21%
sad 17%
challenging 13%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.35

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