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anthsu's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
4.25
cherryobscura's review against another edition
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
cxffee_addxct's review against another edition
3.0
I had to read this play for my Design class and of all the plays I've read for school, this one...didn't really stand out to me? The massive blocks of narration and stage direction really drag you kicking and screaming out of the action of the play. And oh my GOD, the mother!! She's basically the queen of narcissism!! Anyway, this play is just a perfect example of why I'm so glad I'm in tech instead of an actor -- the script was boring af to read, but designing the show was a lot of fun.
agoines's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
3.0
appreeshation's review against another edition
i must have reread this book at least five times for literary criticism..i could recall every single detail of this book bc i had to take a test on it……it paid off though everyone say top 5 team in the state!!!
(also every single tom line is highlighted in my book bc hes so funny and real. every time i hear your rise and shine i think how lucky DEAD people are.. like..so true king!!!!)
(also every single tom line is highlighted in my book bc hes so funny and real. every time i hear your rise and shine i think how lucky DEAD people are.. like..so true king!!!!)
katykelly's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
I loved Streetcar and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by the same writer. They both seemed meatier than this, which felt abrupt.
Amanda frets for her adult children who both live with her, the forever-out Tom and shy, 'crippled' Laura. She persuades Tom to bring home a clean-living friend from his warehouse job to meet Laura. This turns out to be someone Laura remembers very well.
I found William's later work much more fleshed-out than this, on sometimes similar veins. I didn't really see much point in the 'glass' metaphor, but can imagine the role of Amanda would be a good meaty one for an actress to play. Though not in the same league as Blanche or Maggie.
I loved Streetcar and Cat on a Hot Tin Roof by the same writer. They both seemed meatier than this, which felt abrupt.
Amanda frets for her adult children who both live with her, the forever-out Tom and shy, 'crippled' Laura. She persuades Tom to bring home a clean-living friend from his warehouse job to meet Laura. This turns out to be someone Laura remembers very well.
I found William's later work much more fleshed-out than this, on sometimes similar veins. I didn't really see much point in the 'glass' metaphor, but can imagine the role of Amanda would be a good meaty one for an actress to play. Though not in the same league as Blanche or Maggie.
quinn_is_a_sin's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.5
faizoo's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
carmenfullarton's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0