Six Characters in Search of an Author by Luigi Pirandello

Six Characters in Search of an Author

Luigi Pirandello with Edward Storer (Translator)

110 pages first pub 1921 (editions)

fiction classics play challenging reflective slow-paced
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Six Characters in Search of an Author (Sei personaggi in cerca d'autore) is an Italian three-act play written by Luigi Pirandello in 1921, considered as one of the earliest examples of absurdist theatre. It's a play within a play that deals with p...

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Moods

reflective 65%
challenging 38%
funny 38%
tense 26%
emotional 24%
dark 22%
mysterious 19%
inspiring 8%
lighthearted 8%
sad 6%
adventurous 3%
informative 3%
hopeful 2%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 50%
fast 32%
slow 17%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 59% | A mix: 29% | Plot: 8% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 54% | It's complicated: 28% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 51% | It's complicated: 29% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 4%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 63% | It's complicated: 27% | No: 4% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.65

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