Reviews tagging 'Vomit'

Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee

6 reviews

jennifermreads's review against another edition

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.0

After reading Patrick Stewart’s memoir Making It So and reading about his turn as George, I was reminded that I had never read Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? I decided to make it one of my “classic reads of 2024.”

As horrifying as it is to watch Martha and George’s marriage (and sanity?) crumble, and for them to pick and poke at each other to stoke annoyance, this is one of those dark scenes that is impossible to look away from. I can see why the roles of George and Martha would be highly sought after by actors: what wild, challenging characters to bring to life. 

As much as I would like to see a theatrical production, I’m not sure I could stomach it. I fear all the mind games, drinking, gripping at each other, lies, and, frankly, Honey’s persistent vomiting would plunge me into a dark place—and I just do not want to go there. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

Moderate: Death

Minor: Vomit

dearbhlanoonan's review against another edition

mysterious sad tense fast-paced

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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Toxic relationship

Moderate: Murder

Minor: Sexual content, Vomit, and Pregnancy

tree_branch's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional 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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Toxic relationship

Moderate: Miscarriage, Pregnancy, Murder, Death of parent, Death, Vomit, Child death, Car accident, and Violence

Minor: Infertility and Infidelity

toffishay's review against another edition

dark funny mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.25

I don't normally read plays, but wow this one is a real powerhouse! I picked this up because I love Succession and I had heard of the inspiration/similarities with the fight between Shiv and Tom in the Season 4 episode "Tailgate Party" and you really see the connective tissue. This play really captures the intense interpersonal horror of two people who are stuck together, but hate each other and love each other in the most toxic way possible. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism, Alcohol, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse

Moderate: Infidelity, Violence, Physical abuse, and Bullying

Minor: Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, Child abuse, Racism, Vomit, Fatphobia, Death, Child death, Pregnancy, and Car accident

may_befoundinatheatre's review against another edition

challenging dark tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Alcohol

Minor: Vomit, Infertility, Pregnancy, Toxic relationship, Child death, Death, Death of parent, and Abortion

musewithxara's review against another edition

dark funny reflective tense medium-paced

4.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Body shaming, Bullying, Car accident, Child death, Cursing, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Vomit