A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry

A Raisin in the Sun

Lorraine Hansberry

162 pages • first pub 1959 (editions)

fiction classics play emotional reflective medium-paced
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Drama / 7m, 3f, 1 boy / Int. This groundbreaking play starred Sidney Poitier, Claudia McNeill, Ruby Dee and Diana Sands in the Broadway production which opened in 1959. Set on Chicago's South Side, the plot revolves around the divergent dreams and...

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Community Reviews Summary of 10,435 reviews

Moods

emotional 78%
reflective 62%
hopeful 42%
tense 35%
challenging 30%
sad 30%
inspiring 29%
funny 19%
informative 12%
dark 10%
lighthearted 3%
adventurous 1%

Pace

fast 45%
medium 44%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 58% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 8%

Strong character development?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 47% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10% | N/A: 1%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 76% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 79% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

3.88

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