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itsroryo's review
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
franfernandezarce's review
2.0
*2.5*
this was my third brian friel play read this year (and in my life) and, so far, it's been my least favourite one.
sometimes, you want to recommend a book to someone without letting them know what the book is about, to walk in blind so they will be even more surprised. i walked in blind with this play and i don't think it was for the best. i got a bit confused when it moved from the first to the second portion, thinking these were two interconnected stories--but i was wrong.
the only connecting thread between them is the notion of "love" which is quite broad in every approachable sense of the idea. perhaps because of this (or maybe not), the first part felt stronger, more accomplished than the second one. certainly, more compelling in terms of human nature.
it was certainly longer. even though i know length does not equal to depth , the second play did feel lacking at character development. it was more like a last-minute addition to the edition than an actual companion piece. it left me both wanting more and not interested to what had happened at the same time.
this does not mean i'll be giving up on friel's books. two out of three is a fair enough track record to hold.
this was my third brian friel play read this year (and in my life) and, so far, it's been my least favourite one.
sometimes, you want to recommend a book to someone without letting them know what the book is about, to walk in blind so they will be even more surprised. i walked in blind with this play and i don't think it was for the best. i got a bit confused when it moved from the first to the second portion, thinking these were two interconnected stories--but i was wrong.
the only connecting thread between them is the notion of "love" which is quite broad in every approachable sense of the idea. perhaps because of this (or maybe not), the first part felt stronger, more accomplished than the second one. certainly, more compelling in terms of human nature.
it was certainly longer. even though i know length does not equal to depth , the second play did feel lacking at character development. it was more like a last-minute addition to the edition than an actual companion piece. it left me both wanting more and not interested to what had happened at the same time.
this does not mean i'll be giving up on friel's books. two out of three is a fair enough track record to hold.
darraaagh's review
4.0
I was in a production of this in my second year of college — I played Joe in Winners. I have such fond memories of that time (and was such a fangirl of Friel at the time) that perhaps my review of it is a bit coloured.
Nevertheless, both of these 'plays' are individually enjoyable, but all the more poignant in juxtaposition. Wonderful play.
Nevertheless, both of these 'plays' are individually enjoyable, but all the more poignant in juxtaposition. Wonderful play.
jdelf's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
2.75
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