Reviews

The Son by Florian Zeller

capybaraa's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

schlauchbootlippenuschi's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

rory_john14's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide attempt, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Self harm, Infidelity, Medical trauma, Suicidal thoughts, Child death, Medical content, Ableism, Death, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Suicide

Moderate: Cursing, Hate crime, and Gun violence

Minor: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting

janelle13_'s review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

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

5.0

alukemartin's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-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

3.25

kasong's review against another edition

emotional

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

elluuhnn's review against another edition

5.0

The most heartbreaking play I have ever read. It’s the most painful depiction of depression and the attitudes people have towards it. It address the stigma of mental health and the turmoil it causes within families. It also touches on delusion and the inability to accept the truth and the constant brushing aside of the severity of the situation that happens a lot particularly with depression. It’s the most painful thing I’ve ever read.

catdad77a45's review against another edition

4.0

I always look forward to Zeller's plays in their Hampton translations - and although I wouldn't say this 'disappoints', it doesn't quite reach the heights of some of their earlier works... or perhaps they are just becoming more predictable. This DOES contain a few surprising twists at the end, and I am sure it plays very well.