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112 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375701887
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 17 February 1998
Description
A scalding, uplifting, sorrowful, and exultant masterpiece of the modern American theater, The Amen Corner is a play about faith and family, about the gulf between black men and black women and black fathers and black sons.In his first work for th...
Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews
Moods
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
fast 33%
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Terminal illness, Sexism, AbandonmentMinor
Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Drug use
112 pages • first pub 1954 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780375701887
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage
Publication date: 17 February 1998
Description
A scalding, uplifting, sorrowful, and exultant masterpiece of the modern American theater, The Amen Corner is a play about faith and family, about the gulf between black men and black women and black fathers and black sons.In his first work for th...
Community Reviews Summary of 140 reviews
Moods
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
fast 33%
medium 26%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 14%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Moderate
Terminal illness, Sexism, AbandonmentMinor
Alcohol, Toxic relationship, Drug use