Life of Galileo by Bertolt Brecht

256 pages first pub 1943 (editions)

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Straight from London's National Theatre to L.A. Theatre Works! Unrelenting in his search for simple truth Galileo Galilei shatters beliefs held sacred for two thousand years. But, under threat of torture by the Holy Inquisition, his scientific and...

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Community Reviews

3.49
based on 1,626 reviews

Moods

informative: 71%

reflective: 59%

inspiring: 35%

challenging: 29%

funny: 14%

hopeful: 12%

adventurous: 7%

dark: 7%

sad: 7%

emotional: 6%

tense: 4%

lighthearted: 3%

mysterious: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

35% of readers chose fast
44% of readers chose medium
20% of readers chose slow
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Plot or character driven?

20% of readers chose Plot
32% of readers chose A mix
43% of readers chose Character
4% of readers chose N/A
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Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
35% of readers chose Complicated
29% of readers chose No
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Loveable characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
37% of readers chose Complicated
23% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
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Diverse cast of characters?

19% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
67% of readers chose No
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Flaws of characters a main focus?

41% of readers chose Yes
21% of readers chose Complicated
30% of readers chose No
6% of readers chose N/A
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