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What a thrilling read, couldn’t put it down. Reading plays is always so interesting because so much is left up for personal interpretation and the reader can’t help but try to characterize actions in a certain way. Very much straight to the point as well which I enjoyed.

aleesquer's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

cltnbutcher's review against another edition

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3.0

Mostly a four star until the very end, kinda of bungles it unfortunately.

ggallinot's review against another edition

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dark mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

An amazing, classic thriller. A dance between a man lying about himself to find riches and his “wife” who he is slowly driving to insanity. Definitely worth a read for fans of thrillers. I must say, this play is quite incredible. The actions of Mr. Manningham made me palpably mad and, while it does not have quite so many twists and turns as it’s contemporaries, it has enough to keep the reader hooked and a string through line that makes you want to reach the end. I’ve been on a bit of a thriller kick and I find it to be tighter and more compelling than Witness, Dial M, Sleuth, and Murder Game (all of which are admittedly very good in their own right).

xwritingstoriesx's review against another edition

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dark mysterious 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

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ingridostby's review

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5.0

Everyone should read this short short play. One of the best of all time, quite unsung, and a now hugely relevant part of our era. Also, from the perspective of anyone who has gone through prolonged abuse, absolutely satisfying and literally like therapy (albeit, also triggering, though because of the intent of the play, not nearly as triggering as unintentionally traumatic content).

ozielbispo's review

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5.0

Como a literatura é maravilhosa, e como ela nos faz sentirmos tão insignificante . Nunca conseguiremos ler nem um décimo das maravilhas que estão ao nosso dispor, nossa vida é curta, não temos tempo para isso. Só Agora descobri esse maravilhoso livro, uma peça na verdade, escrita por Patrick Hamilton há mais de oitenta anos atrás. Um enredo maravilhoso, um suspense magnífico, a cada página você é afogado por uma atmosfera de opressão, te dá falta de ar, a cada página seu coração quase sai pela boca. Magnífico, extraordinário.

Bella Manningham, é manipulada psicologicamente por seu marido Mr. Manningham, que faz de tudo , para fazer com que ela pense estar ficando louca. Com que intenção será?

Mas entra em cena o detetive Rough, que vai fazer de tudo para acabar ainda mais com nossos nervos. Quem achar que estou exagerando em tudo o que disse acima, leia o livro e comprove

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