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soapiepart's review against another edition
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.75
Graphic: Suicide and Racism
Moderate: Colonisation
Minor: Animal death
lifepath7's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Colonisation, Classism, Cultural appropriation, and Racism
Moderate: Death, Sexism, Misogyny, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Animal death and War
avasbookmark's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I wish I had more time to read this play and take it in fully. I read it for my lit class and did fall asleep at least once. That being said, I found it to be a fresh exploration of the cultural war between Nigerians and the occupying British. I would suggest watching the play on YouTube as you read it so as to fully experience it.
Graphic: Suicide, Child death, Racism, Xenophobia, and Death of parent
Moderate: Racial slurs and War
allygator's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Having read this play twice for school now, I figured it was about time I reviewed it. This is a play I think about regularly -- it's deeply tragic and very impactful. The story of two contrasting peoples that for once is not about culture clash but about one man's conflicting desire to go through what's expected of him paired with Solyinka's expert prose makes for a relatively short read that sticks with you for a while. I do think that this is best experienced without spoilers, so give it a shot, I don't think you'll be disappointed (or if you're not into reading scripts, there's a movie on Netflix).
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Suicide
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