Reviews

Only Prostitutes Marry in May: Four Plays by Rhoda Helfman Kaufman, Dacia Maraini

sophism's review

3.0

only read the dreams of clytemnestra but i can’t log only the one play so.
interesting overall. some really beautiful and lyrical moments so props to Maraini and the translator. I think if you didn't have at least elementary knowledge of the oresteia this would be confusing, because, even with basic knowledge of the oresteia the dream sequences make it kind of confusing. but also like, kind of confusing in a good way? this is definitely very formal about Being A Commentary, which i don't mind, but definitely could bother some people. i liked it! this is so niche i'm never going to talk to someone who has read this shoutout to my dad for getting it for me via interlibrary loan!

blebor6's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

enheduanna's review

1.0

only read “Dialogue Between a Prostitute and Her Client”

artemistics's review

challenging dark medium-paced

2.5

forster's review

i only read dreams of clytemnestra and it was..ok? interesting, i guess! had its issues but overall cool to see the oresteia translated to late 1900s italy