Reviews

The Trial of God As It Was Held on 2/25/1649, in Shamgorod: A Play in Three Acts by Elie Wiesel

ophirbun's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny informative reflective sad tense medium-paced

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

5.0

mayaelisheva's review

challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.75

cytherean's review against another edition

Wiesel's play is powerful and provocative that addresses the question of how a just God permits evil in the world. Diverse perspectives are provided over the course of the drama. Wiesel's view seems apparent, but the reader is ultimately left to decide for themselves. Given the subject matter and surrounding events (eastern European pogroms), as well as the overhanging specter of Wiesel's experiences during the Holocaust, this pay can be a difficult read. Still, it is worthwhile for anyone interested in these theological questions.

nicoleoftheisland's review against another edition

3.0

A stunning final act but two slow acts leading up to it. Moving in the way that only Elie Wiesel can be.

teejay76's review against another edition

5.0

I haven’t read a book that ran my emotions through a roller coaster like this in quite a long time. Powerful and masterful storytelling that will not soon be forgotten.

figaro's review against another edition

5.0

If man is made in God's image (or vice versa) then to put God on trial is to indict Man. Wiesel's powerful drama invites reflection on mankind's inability to live up to God, or to fashion gods that are truly worthy. Most damning of all, no person is found to stand as God's advocate at the trial, except for Satan himself.

Powerful and provocative.

itsessbee's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

librarydancer's review against another edition

Hard book to read... I am sure that I missed a lot by reading it on my own.

pixycloud's review against another edition

reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? No

2.0

ferouz's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

5.0