True West by Sam Shepard

True West

Sam Shepard

96 pages first pub 1981 (editions)

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Description

True West was first performed at the Magic Theatre, San Francisco, in 1980 and has since become recognised as an American classic.

Community Reviews Summary of 453 reviews

Moods

dark 82%
tense 60%
emotional 52%
reflective 39%
funny 26%
mysterious 21%
sad 17%
challenging 13%
adventurous 8%
lighthearted 8%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 35%
slow 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 31% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 37% | Yes: 12%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | It's complicated: 13% | Yes: 6%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.35

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