Reviews

Seven Plays of the Modern Theatre: Waiting for Godot, The Quare Fellow, A Taste of Honey, The Connection, The Balcony, Rhinoceros, The Birthday Party by Jack Gelber, Brendan Behan, Samuel Beckett, Eugène Ionesco, Harold Clurman, Jean Genet, Shelagh Delaney, Harold Pinter

indy_q's review against another edition

2.0

Much better than the film. What I most like about this script is the groundbreaking work it did for queer representation in post war Britain.

casspro's review against another edition

3.0

I blew through reading this one; I borrowed it from a close friend and she was kind enough to let me keep it with me. I definitely think I need to pick this one up again.

libbymae583's review against another edition

funny reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

kyttayoung's review against another edition

dark reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

leaosinho's review against another edition

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

2.75

idi0twind's review against another edition

4.0

The dream's gone, but the baby's real enough.

ebunk's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

theos_bookcase's review against another edition

4.0

I read this for VCE literature in 2021. I liked the back and forth banter between characters such as Jo and Helen. The significance of the times was explored through various themes of poverty, class, pregnancy and homosexuality. I liked Geof the best as well as Jo.

kkpritchard's review against another edition

3.0

Read for Modern British Lit with Suhaan, Spring 2019.

zoekyriacou's review against another edition

5.0

I find it hard to read plays but this was absolutely engrossing. Loved it! Would recommend the film too which is a brilliant adaptation. If you like the smiths a lot of this will be familiar :)