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not_a_bagel's review
challenging
dark
funny
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.5
Takes a while to get going but when you get past all the small talk and confusion you find two people conflicted beyond belief and struggling just as much as the reader.
zohal99's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
Rating might change when I watch an available version of the play one day.
Fun fact: When you don't read the blurb ... it makes the play that much more mysterious.
Rating might change when I watch an available version of the play one day.
Fun fact: When you don't read the blurb ... it makes the play that much more mysterious.
lulu_loves_lit's review
adventurous
dark
funny
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
ebussa47's review
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-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
4.0
hannereads's review
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
tclinger's review
2.0
I've always sort of enjoyed absurdist drama, it's so damn funny to read the character's interactions. I didn't, however, particularly enjoy reading this play, but that's mostly due to human error. Reading absurdist plays, you have to imagine what's going on and read between the lines, and sometimes it's just better to watch the play because you can see the characters right in front of you. I'll change my review on this play later, but it is a annoying reminder of why I dislike reading plays.
mermonf's review
2.0
gus i ben son un cas. magrada el concepte de realisme, absurdisme i surrealisme mesclat.
the dumb waiter és un canal de comunicació lent i q proporciona poca informació al temps. representa la comunicació entre els 2 protagonistes, tan absurda com sense sentit i ja avorrits un de laltre.
son assassins a sou (si no ho he entes mal), però el final dona lloc a moltes opcions. la q mes magrada pensar es q ben ha traicionat a gus
the dumb waiter és un canal de comunicació lent i q proporciona poca informació al temps. representa la comunicació entre els 2 protagonistes, tan absurda com sense sentit i ja avorrits un de laltre.
son assassins a sou (si no ho he entes mal), però el final dona lloc a moltes opcions. la q mes magrada pensar es q ben ha traicionat a gus
ameliajang's review
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.75
A play I studied for school and did a whole ass 1 hour long presentation on. I'm not sure I would have given it such a high rating if it were not for that. Personally, most literary works get higher ratings from me when studied. High tensions, interesting characters and a memorable ending. Recommend watching the play production' performed at The Backstreet Box Theatre on 22 June 2013 in Bristol starring Sam Dickinson as Gus and John Whittle as Ben.
It's much more digestible than Beckett's work and a good starting point for those wanting to get into the Theatre of the Absurd.
It's much more digestible than Beckett's work and a good starting point for those wanting to get into the Theatre of the Absurd.