Betrayal by Harold Pinter

Betrayal

Harold Pinter

144 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction play challenging reflective sad medium-paced
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Betrayal is Pinter's latest full-length play since the enormous success of No Man's Land. The play begins in 1977, with a meeting between adulterous lovers, Emma and Jerry, two years after their affair has ended. During the nine scenes of the play...

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Community Reviews Summary of 723 reviews

Moods

reflective 63%
emotional 53%
tense 43%
sad 36%
dark 12%
funny 12%
lighthearted 12%
mysterious 12%
challenging 9%
adventurous 2%
hopeful 2%
informative 2%

Pace

fast 67%
medium 20%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 74% | A mix: 22% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 44% | No: 41% | Yes: 14%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 42% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | N/A: 14% | It's complicated: 2% | Yes: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | It's complicated: 2%

Average rating

3.81

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