The Lamplighter by Jackie Kay

The Lamplighter

Jackie Kay

96 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction play poetry challenging emotional medium-paced
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This work takes the the reader on a journey through the dark heart of slavery. It is both a radio and stage play and a multi-layered epic poem. This edition also includes Kay's much-acclaimed BBC radio play on CD.

Community Reviews

4.34
based on 93 reviews

Moods

dark: 73%

challenging: 69%

emotional: 69%

informative: 69%

sad: 65%

reflective: 56%

tense: 21%

hopeful: 8%

inspiring: 8%

mysterious: 4%

Pace

69% of readers chose fast
30% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

27% of readers chose A mix
66% of readers chose Character
5% of readers chose N/A
A mix
Character
N/A

Strong character development?

47% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Loveable characters?

37% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
18% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
17% of readers chose Complicated
5% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

13% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
20% of readers chose N/A
Complicated
No
N/A

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