The Torch Song Trilogy: Three Plays by Harvey Fierstein

The Torch Song Trilogy: Three Plays

Harvey Fierstein

173 pages • first pub 1978 (editions)

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"Torch Song Trilogy is a collection of three plays by Harvey Fierstein rendered in three acts: International Stud, Fugue in a Nursery, and Widows and Children First! The story centers on Arnold Beckoff, a Jewish homosexual, drag queen, and torch s...

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Community Reviews Summary of 115 reviews

Moods

emotional 90%
funny 60%
reflective 40%
sad 40%
tense 30%
hopeful 20%
adventurous 10%
challenging 10%
inspiring 10%
lighthearted 10%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 40%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 90% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | N/A: 10%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 80% | No: 10% | It's complicated: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 44% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 22% | N/A: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 40% | No: 10%

Average rating

4.28

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