Speech & Debate by Stephen Karam

Speech & Debate

Stephen Karam

128 pages first pub 2008 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ play dark tense slow-paced
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In this unconventional dark comedy, three misfit high school students in Salem, Oregon form a unique debate club, complete with a musical version of The Crucible, an unusual podcast, and a plot to take down their corrupt drama teacher. With his si...

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Community Reviews

3.61
based on 125 reviews

Moods

funny: 92%

dark: 50%

emotional: 50%

reflective: 28%

challenging: 21%

hopeful: 14%

inspiring: 14%

lighthearted: 7%

sad: 7%


Pace

64% of readers chose fast
35% of readers chose medium
fast
medium

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
35% of readers chose A mix
57% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

15% of readers chose Yes
46% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
7% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

69% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
15% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

76% of readers chose Yes
15% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

90% of readers chose Yes
9% of readers chose Complicated
Yes
Complicated

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