Amadeus by Peter Shaffer

Amadeus

Peter Shaffer

112 pages first pub 1979 (editions)

fiction historical play challenging reflective medium-paced
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Amadeus by Peter Shaffer is a stimulating and emotionally charged masterpiece that will resonate deeply with readers who appreciate the complexities of human nature, the transformative power of art, and the timeless struggles of ambition, morality, and the blurred lines between genius and madness.

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Ambition and jealousyall set to music. Devout court composer Antonio Salieri plots against his rival, the dissolute but supremely talented Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. How far will Salieri go to achieve the fame that Mozart disregards? The 1981 Tony A...

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Community Reviews

4.1
based on 1,061 reviews

Moods

dark: 72%

funny: 45%

emotional: 38%

tense: 36%

reflective: 32%

mysterious: 27%

sad: 21%

challenging: 20%

adventurous: 10%

informative: 7%

inspiring: 5%

lighthearted: 5%


Pace

62% of readers chose fast
33% of readers chose medium
3% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

6% of readers chose Plot
18% of readers chose A mix
75% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

42% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
26% of readers chose No
4% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

18% of readers chose Yes
43% of readers chose Complicated
35% of readers chose No
2% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

11% of readers chose Yes
4% of readers chose Complicated
74% of readers chose No
9% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

97% of readers chose Yes
2% of readers chose No
Yes
No

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