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inanutshell_'s review against another edition
3.0
See, this is why children absolutely terrify me!
Plot placing is good. The characters are well fleshed out. Ending, although a bit dramatic, hit where it needed to.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the topic of homosexuality being dealt with in a book published in 1934.
some takeaways from this:
➼ How easily a person's life can be ruined.
➼ How society is the most judgmental presence among us who eviscerate on the first sign of "difference" around them.
p.s ― Watch the Audrey Hepburn movie!!
Plot placing is good. The characters are well fleshed out. Ending, although a bit dramatic, hit where it needed to.
I was pleasantly surprised to see the topic of homosexuality being dealt with in a book published in 1934.
some takeaways from this:
➼ How easily a person's life can be ruined.
➼ How society is the most judgmental presence among us who eviscerate on the first sign of "difference" around them.
p.s ― Watch the Audrey Hepburn movie!!
tanyarobinson's review against another edition
3.0
This is a play I got off one of those "must-read before you die" lists, and while it was thought-provoking, I think had I never read it I would be able to face my deathbed just as well. It tells the story of a lie, one that is born in a young girl's desire to have attention and get her way, and ends up destroying lives. Perhaps it would be more moving if seen performed on stage.
mayapapayaya's review against another edition
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
This play will give you the urge to kick, scream, and punch a child.
lizzyjensenn's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent play. Even with just reading it, I was hooked from beginning to end. I knew the premise before I started it, so I enjoyed watching for Martha’s glimpses of her love for Karen. The characters were crafted so well and there are excellent scenes in here for performance- last scene between Joe and Karen, Karen and Martha, and Karen and Ms. Tilford. Also Karen’s monologue at the end is beautiful.
prussianblue's review against another edition
4.0
last few pages bumped this up to a 4 star...found it very difficult to read in this format. the first act was confusing because my little pea brain can't remember who's who. interesting piece.