The Amen Corner: A Play by James Baldwin

The Amen Corner: A Play

James Baldwin

120 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)

fiction play reflective slow-paced
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Second Printing, 1971, Library of Congress # 66-12829, accessed digitally at  https://archive.org/embed/amencornerplay00bald_0A scalding, uplifting, sorrowful, and exultant masterpiece of the modern American theater, The Amen Corner is a play abou...

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Community Reviews Summary of 142 reviews

Moods

emotional 94%
reflective 70%
tense 41%
sad 35%
challenging 23%
funny 11%
hopeful 11%
informative 11%
adventurous 5%
inspiring 5%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%

Pace

slow 40%
fast 33%
medium 26%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 85% | A mix: 14%

Strong character development?

Yes: 85% | No: 7% | It's complicated: 7%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 53% | No: 23% | N/A: 15% | It's complicated: 7%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.9

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