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vegetal's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Worked on a production of this. Really good script, lots of tension and complex, flawed characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Violence, Child abuse, and Death
prichard's review against another edition
challenging
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
skienight's review against another edition
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
dkrane's review against another edition
5.0
I'm a sucker for scenes with sheep. Dialect is hilarious and lyrical.
lidathepida's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wcolley's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
stuffymeowkins's review against another edition
4.0
A fascinating look into a notorious subject - one that was unexpected for me. The relationship between Louis and Marie was the opposite from the norm, and her behavior and thought process through the whole thing was exciting to see.
avram's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
4.0
Quite a good play full of metaphors, double meanings and some beautiful lines. In the note at the beginning, Adjmi compares his writing to a musical symphony, which I think is apt; it is through this analogy that the play's greatest strengths and weaknesses are revealed. In some sections, the dialogue flows really well and leaps from character to character with propulsive, energetic rhythm, however, Adjmi often falls into the trap of the particularly melodramatic composer: he uses far too many starts and stops and musical/rhythmic flourishes to let the play breath as it should. I did enjoy how quick a read it was though. Really fun stuff.
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