True West. With Additional Materials. by Sam Shepard, Albert-Reiner Glaap

True West. With Additional Materials.

Sam Shepard, Albert-Reiner Glaap

83 pages • first pub 1981 (editions)

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"True West is a character study that examines the relationship between Austin, a screenwriter, and his older brother Lee. It is set in the kitchen of their mother's home 40 miles east of Los Angeles. Austin is house-sitting while their mother is i...

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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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