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tunawidow's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
readingthestars's review against another edition
2.0
If this play had some greater meaning, it went way over my head. Had no idea what was happening, there was too much repetition, and John was very introspective for a 10-year-old.
reading_and_wrighting's review against another edition
tense
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
ncisduckie's review
3.0
People seem to love Mamet. My playwriting prof sure does.
However, The Cryptogram, in short, is boring. I remember the plot of almost all 12 plays I read last semester. This one? I remember the least. I read the play, was underwhelmed and promptly forgot everything about it.
Frankly, I don’t care all that much about this. Looking back there are some interesting ways to attack this theatrically. But I would definitely prefer other shows.
3 stars.
However, The Cryptogram, in short, is boring. I remember the plot of almost all 12 plays I read last semester. This one? I remember the least. I read the play, was underwhelmed and promptly forgot everything about it.
Frankly, I don’t care all that much about this. Looking back there are some interesting ways to attack this theatrically. But I would definitely prefer other shows.
3 stars.
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