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potatoes24's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The play reminded me the film The Official Story by Luis Puenzo. The play challenges to audience to understand what justice is. Why shouldn’t the torturer be treated the same? If Paulina enacts her revenge by wanted an eye for an eye is she better than her tormentor? Additionally, Dorfman wanted the audience to acknowledge themselves in the characters similarly to Cabaret by Kander and Ebb.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Torture, and Kidnapping
roenfoe's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-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
4.5
*Read for university*
In a concise performance, this play explores personal trauma, historical human rights violations, the failures of a well-intentioned system, and forces the viewer to consider the validity of different kinds of justice. It's an incredible examination of the horrific human rights violations of the "banana republic" era in Latin America through personal narrative. This play aims to unsettle you and force you to reconsider your societally-instituted opinions on right and wrong, proper justice, and interpersonal relationships. I hope to see this play on stage one day!
In a concise performance, this play explores personal trauma, historical human rights violations, the failures of a well-intentioned system, and forces the viewer to consider the validity of different kinds of justice. It's an incredible examination of the horrific human rights violations of the "banana republic" era in Latin America through personal narrative. This play aims to unsettle you and force you to reconsider your societally-instituted opinions on right and wrong, proper justice, and interpersonal relationships. I hope to see this play on stage one day!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Torture, and Kidnapping
navayiota's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicidal thoughts, Torture, Violence, Excrement, Vomit, Medical content, Kidnapping, and Murder
Moderate: Infidelity and Alcohol
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