Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme by Frank McGuinness

Observe the Sons of Ulster Marching Towards the Somme

Frank McGuinness

80 pages first pub 1986 (editions)

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'This powerful and subtle play... follows the experience of eight men who volunteer to serve in the 36th (Ulster) Division at the beginning of the First World War. It reaches a climax at the start of the terrible battle of the Somme on July 1, 191...

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Community Reviews Summary of 88 reviews

Moods

reflective 85%
sad 71%
emotional 57%
dark 28%
funny 28%
mysterious 28%
adventurous 14%

Pace

medium 62%
fast 25%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 50% | A mix: 50%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 20%

Loveable characters?

No: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 60% | Yes: 40%

Average rating

3.86

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