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192 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143105374
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Brecht's famous parable, written in exile in 1939-41, shows that in an unjust society good can only survive by means of evil. In it, the gods come to earth in search of enough good people to justify their existence. They find Shen Teh, a good-hear...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,150 reviews
Moods
challenging 33%
dark 23%
inspiring 23%
sad 19%
emotional 17%
tense 14%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 8%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
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Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, ClassismMinor
Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt192 pages • first pub 1953 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780143105374
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Classics
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Brecht's famous parable, written in exile in 1939-41, shows that in an unjust society good can only survive by means of evil. In it, the gods come to earth in search of enough good people to justify their existence. They find Shen Teh, a good-hear...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,150 reviews
Moods
challenging 33%
dark 23%
inspiring 23%
sad 19%
emotional 17%
tense 14%
funny 12%
mysterious 12%
informative 8%
hopeful 7%
lighthearted 5%
adventurous 2%
relaxing 1%
Pace
fast 29%
slow 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 50% | A mix: 34% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 3%Strong character development?
Yes: 54% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 11% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
No: 41% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 39% | Yes: 38% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 7%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 90% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Sexism, Misogyny, ClassismMinor
Injury/Injury detail, Suicide attempt