The Maids by Jean Genet
The Maids
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Jean Genet
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The Maids

Jean Genet with Martin Crimp

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3.55
based on 377 reviews

Moods

dark: 76%

tense: 53%

sad: 33%

challenging: 30%

reflective: 30%

mysterious: 26%

emotional: 16%

funny: 13%

adventurous: 3%

relaxing: 3%

Pace

51% of readers chose fast
31% of readers chose medium
17% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
27% of readers chose A mix
63% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

27% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
40% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
39% of readers chose Complicated
52% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

4% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
66% of readers chose No
19% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

78% of readers chose Yes
8% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

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