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rainbcwboy's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse, Incest, and Addiction
Minor: Sexual harassment
lizzyjensenn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Such a gripping play. I watched the film with Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep and found myself here. I couldn’t put it down. The conflict runs so deep, Letts writes about this intergenerational trauma so well. I think Ivy ended up being my favorite character. She has all the rage and hurt that Barbara does but doesn’t let it out. I enjoyed how complicated Barbara’s relationship is with Bill and the reflections of Violet in some of her outbursts. The entire play is devastating and sobering. I loved Charlie’s monologue in defense of little Charles: “I just can’t understand why folks can’t be respectful of one another. I don’t think there’s any excuse for it. My family didn’t treat each other that way.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
ccatsol's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Adult/minor relationship, Death of parent, and Addiction
Moderate: Child abuse, Suicide, Infidelity, and Incest
kristenm's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
My first time reading this play in its entirety, as previously I only read a condensed version. It really gains momentum in acts 2&3 but has such a dry act 1. Some really great moments, and Barbara is such an amazing character. I can't get Meryl Streep out of my head when reading Violet, but again such an amazing character. The family tension and themes in this play are superb, but it takes too long to get into the meat of grief and story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse
Moderate: Incest
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