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A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams

40 reviews

poppyalicem's review against another edition

dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

2.5

Not a huge fan of this play. Read for school out of necessity rather than for personal enjoyment. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Colonisation, Mental illness, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racism, and Sexual violence

Moderate: Rape and Sexual assault

Minor: Domestic abuse

krxshan's review against another edition

dark sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual assault, Alcohol, and Domestic abuse

elinthenilsson's review against another edition

• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No

1.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Fatphobia, Forced institutionalization, Homophobia, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Violence

rory_john14's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death, Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Gun violence, Homophobia, Medical trauma, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Sexism, Suicide, Toxic friendship, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Ableism, Death of parent, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Hate crime, Pregnancy, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Violence, War, and Xenophobia

Minor: Body shaming, Child abuse, Colonisation, Infidelity, and Slavery

mwreadings's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

This play is a thoroughly enjoyable read. It’s dark and twisted but it’s so well written. I enjoyed Williams style and i’m glad to be studying it for A-Level and it’s definitely my favourite out of the texts that I do. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Adult/minor relationship, Misogyny, Violence, Toxic relationship, Suicide, Sexual violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual content, Sexual assault, Sexism, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Mental illness, Medical trauma, Infidelity, Hate crime, Grief, Forced institutionalization, Emotional abuse, Domestic abuse, Death, Cursing, Confinement, Body shaming, and Alcohol

wolfiegrrrl's review against another edition

dark emotional mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

I was surprised by how much I ended up loving this play. It's a really interesting character study about the effects of racism and class (among other things) on America that has me constantly returning to spot more details - symbolism, foreshadowing, and so so much double-speak - that I hadn't realized the first time I read it, so my copy is steadily being filled with notes and highlights each time I revisit it.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Grief, Homophobia, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism, Death, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Sexual content, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, and Suicide

Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Pregnancy, and Vomit

kamilla_murphy's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-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? Yes

4.0

Although I had to read it for class, I actually enjoyed A Streetcar Named Desire. It has detailed, interesting characters with equally engaging relationships between each other. I love the way the setting of New Orleans was described and the role it played in the events of the play. The play also comments on many important themes, including racism, sexism, classism, mental illness, suicide, domestic abuse, and more that I found interesting to analyze.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Rape, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Suicide

Minor: Racial slurs

butterfly_reads's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Rape, Violence, Domestic abuse, Mental illness, and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Alcohol and Alcoholism

Minor: Death, Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, and Medical content

adri_enne's review against another edition

emotional sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Alcoholism, and Grief

Moderate: Pregnancy

Minor: Domestic abuse, Forced institutionalization, and Rape

dawnblade's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

4.0

Even though I read this play for school, it captured my attention more than any other book I've read for a class previously. The story is quite depressing, but the symbolism and character morals make the play a must-read in my opinion. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Sexual violence, Rape, Homophobia, Gaslighting, and Alcohol

Minor: Alcoholism, Bullying, Forced institutionalization, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, and Sexism

The main character of the story is raped by her brother-in-law. While this scene is not shown explicitly, it will likely be triggering for some individuals. Stella is hit by her husband Stanley several times. Blanche tells the story of her young husband who killed himself after she called him disgusting for engaging in homosexual behavior.

Not an easy read in any way. Do not recommend reading if you experience mental health struggles or familial/domestic violence.