Amadeus by Peter Shaffer

Amadeus

Peter Shaffer

2 hours, 2 minutes first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction historical play challenging reflective medium-paced
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Description

Ambition and jealousyall set to music. Devout court composer Antonio Salieri plots against his rival, the dissolute but supremely talented Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. How far will Salieri go to achieve the fame that Mozart disregards? The 1981 Tony A...

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Community Reviews Summary of 825 reviews

Moods

dark 69%
tense 41%
funny 39%
emotional 30%
mysterious 30%
reflective 30%
challenging 20%
sad 18%
adventurous 9%
informative 9%
inspiring 6%
lighthearted 4%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 37%
slow 4%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 21% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 40% | No: 31% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | No: 32% | Yes: 21% | N/A: 2%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | N/A: 12% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 97% | No: 2%

Average rating

4.09

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