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kimberly_levaco's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Williams had such a distinct verbal language whose success completely hinges on the visual means with which it’s presented.
brisingr's review against another edition
4.0
1st read: 28th - 31st of August 2022
2nd read: 2nd September 2022
Seen the Royal Exchange adaptation, directed by Atri Banerjee
2nd read: 2nd September 2022
Seen the Royal Exchange adaptation, directed by Atri Banerjee
urikastov's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
hunky_dory_1971's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sachaemilie's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
mandalor3960's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting play with easy symbols and themes. No climax so the play felt very linear and mundane.
Rating Update 3/13/2019 - 3 to 2 stars. Because I find it boring now in hindsight. Definitely would not reread for fun but perhaps for curiosity.
Rating Update 26 May 2019
Two stars to one star. To be on the safe side, I have rated this play one star. I find that the atmosphere was gloomy and I did not enjoy any character save for Tom. I cannot remember enjoying a lot from this play.
Rating Update 10 June 2019
With the adoption of my new rating system, a two star rating is befitting. I recall that I did not enjoy this play to have rated it at three stars but I cannot recall if I disliked it enough to rate at one star. A two star rating is a safe estimate.
August 20, 2019
Update
I recall disliking some aspects of the play; the mother's southern styled character and the daughter's attempted betrothal with Tom's friend. This is not enough to lower the rating to one star. The play remains a very low two star-rated play, impart to my lack of memory on it.
September 11, 2019
Update
Presently, I dislike this book for its cramped setting and its useless plot. However, I cannot recall if I disliked this book when I originally finished it. A two star-rating is an appropriate rating.
February 1, 2020
Update
The biggest support for a two star-rating comes from the original review: "No climax so the play felt very linear and mundane". The linearity and mundanes to the play are considered two star-rating attributes, and may not necessarily mean disliking, which would mean a one star-rating.
Rating Update 3/13/2019 - 3 to 2 stars. Because I find it boring now in hindsight. Definitely would not reread for fun but perhaps for curiosity.
Two stars to one star. To be on the safe side, I have rated this play one star. I find that the atmosphere was gloomy and I did not enjoy any character save for Tom. I cannot remember enjoying a lot from this play.
Rating Update 10 June 2019
With the adoption of my new rating system, a two star rating is befitting. I recall that I did not enjoy this play to have rated it at three stars but I cannot recall if I disliked it enough to rate at one star. A two star rating is a safe estimate.
August 20, 2019
Update
I recall disliking some aspects of the play; the mother's southern styled character and the daughter's attempted betrothal with Tom's friend. This is not enough to lower the rating to one star. The play remains a very low two star-rated play, impart to my lack of memory on it.
September 11, 2019
Update
Presently, I dislike this book for its cramped setting and its useless plot. However, I cannot recall if I disliked this book when I originally finished it. A two star-rating is an appropriate rating.
February 1, 2020
Update
The biggest support for a two star-rating comes from the original review: "No climax so the play felt very linear and mundane". The linearity and mundanes to the play are considered two star-rating attributes, and may not necessarily mean disliking, which would mean a one star-rating.
vee63884's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hollysilsbury's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book solidified my love for Tenesse Williams. As I read this play I felt like I understood him after studying A Streetcar Named Desire for two years. There were a lot of similarities between the two and I now feel like I can pick up on his nuances and writing style. The feeling of desperation, hysteria and depndency are what make this play as well as asnd so beautifully tragic.
The use of glass throughout the play demonstates a fragility similar to the paper lantern in asnd. Both alluring objects that are highly valued, then broken, to establish the end of an already weak sanity. There are a lot of things I could talk about, I could write an essay. I want to consume everything Williams has produced.
The use of glass throughout the play demonstates a fragility similar to the paper lantern in asnd. Both alluring objects that are highly valued, then broken, to establish the end of an already weak sanity. There are a lot of things I could talk about, I could write an essay. I want to consume everything Williams has produced.