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amelie_mackay's review
i read a view from the bridge ages ago but it took me so long to read all my sons and finish this... it didn’t strike a chord with me the same way that miller’s other plays do. i think it’s just too contained; it doesn’t have the visual quality when the whole thing takes place in a garden. and the characters were difficult to sympathise with: it was just like watching another willy loman fall from grace but much less interesting.
but a view from the bridge... i cannot recommend enough! it’s mildly uncomfortable and shouty but i do love!!
and, of course, the crucible still holds a little place in my heart...
but a view from the bridge... i cannot recommend enough! it’s mildly uncomfortable and shouty but i do love!!
and, of course, the crucible still holds a little place in my heart...
shanviolinlove's review against another edition
5.0
Miller delivers a spectacular glimpse of love, grace, and human depravity. A View from the Bridge explores the infrastructure of family and the strains of loyalty when Eddie and his family introduce into their home illegal immigrants that potentially threaten everything Eddie has carved out for his niece-turned-adopted daughter. All My Sons attacks the culpability of war profiteering and betrayal, the dynamics loss and renewal, as the sole surviving Keller son falls for his dead brother's fiancee, exposing family secrets and the truth of sinister events.
Miller's art in expressing thought, relationship, or social critique, through the interplay of dialogue is spellbinding and flawless. Definitely a new favorite!
Miller's art in expressing thought, relationship, or social critique, through the interplay of dialogue is spellbinding and flawless. Definitely a new favorite!
sophafie's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
kristinasshelves's review against another edition
4.0
The Crucible is one of my all time favorite books, so it's about time I read another work by Arthur Miller. This was a short three act play focusing on a family who lost their son at war and a scandal involving the company his father owns. I enjoyed the family dynamics at play and seeing how all of the characters were in different stages of grief. The underlying message focuses on the greater good and the consequences of one's actions. I'm now committed to read all of Miller's work as he is a master playwright with a fantastic ability to make his themes timeless.
angelsubrinaa's review against another edition
3.0
I read this for Drama and knew that I would be expecting great stuff since I’ve seen and read Miller’s other two plays, The Crucible and Death Of A Salesman. He has thing for father-son relationships and yes, I indeed did cry so badly.
I changed it to 3
I changed it to 3
veelaughtland's review against another edition
5.0
In the space of two acts, I went from giving this a potential 3 star rating to a 5. Arthur Miller sure knows how to write a play, and the shocks just kept on coming with this one!
Going into this short three act play, I didn't think this would be one that would stick with me like 'The Crucible' did. Act 1 introduced a lot of characters at once, and I found it quite difficult to remember who was who. I found myself constantly flicking back to the character list, just to try to keep myself right. However, with the arrival of Ann, the characters on stage at the same time narrowed, and that was when the plot and character relationships really began to come to the forefront.
I loved the witty dialogue between Joe Keller, his son Chris, and Chris's wife-to-be Ann. It shone out of the page, and seemed very real to me, a loving father joking about a young, budding couple. He came across as a very genuine character, who cared for those around him. Chris and Ann's relationship was enjoyable to read as well, and you could really feel the turmoil of the later events of the play taking its toll on them as well as the other characters around them.
I did not expect any of the twists in this play at all, and they just kept on coming in Acts 2 and 3. I actually found myself staring wide-eyed at the page, and closed the book over with an audible 'Oh my god.' It's been a while since I read a play like that. The final moments of the play were heartbreaking and shocking, and packed a lot of punch.
I would highly recommend this play to anyone who enjoys Arthur Miller's work, or strong dramatic plays in general. This is one that I would absolutely love to see on stage, so fingers crossed a production might come my way at some point!
Going into this short three act play, I didn't think this would be one that would stick with me like 'The Crucible' did. Act 1 introduced a lot of characters at once, and I found it quite difficult to remember who was who. I found myself constantly flicking back to the character list, just to try to keep myself right. However, with the arrival of Ann, the characters on stage at the same time narrowed, and that was when the plot and character relationships really began to come to the forefront.
I loved the witty dialogue between Joe Keller, his son Chris, and Chris's wife-to-be Ann. It shone out of the page, and seemed very real to me, a loving father joking about a young, budding couple. He came across as a very genuine character, who cared for those around him. Chris and Ann's relationship was enjoyable to read as well, and you could really feel the turmoil of the later events of the play taking its toll on them as well as the other characters around them.
I did not expect any of the twists in this play at all, and they just kept on coming in Acts 2 and 3. I actually found myself staring wide-eyed at the page, and closed the book over with an audible 'Oh my god.' It's been a while since I read a play like that. The final moments of the play were heartbreaking and shocking, and packed a lot of punch.
I would highly recommend this play to anyone who enjoys Arthur Miller's work, or strong dramatic plays in general. This is one that I would absolutely love to see on stage, so fingers crossed a production might come my way at some point!
thereadingtrashqueen's review against another edition
4.0
(Read for the Back to the Classics prompt: "A Classic Play")
I listened to this during the 24in48 readathon, while huddled up in bed because I was exhausted. I may have dozed off for a little while, but I don't think I missed much, if I missed anything at all.
At the start it's a bit tricky to keep track of who is speaking, though the cast did an amazing job. The ending is incredibly intense, and I cannot wait to see it live later this year. The emotions of the characters, of Kate especially, are so real and they hit you where it hurts. Really enjoyed it and plan to get a physical copy someday to read again, savoring every word.
I listened to this during the 24in48 readathon, while huddled up in bed because I was exhausted. I may have dozed off for a little while, but I don't think I missed much, if I missed anything at all.
At the start it's a bit tricky to keep track of who is speaking, though the cast did an amazing job. The ending is incredibly intense, and I cannot wait to see it live later this year. The emotions of the characters, of Kate especially, are so real and they hit you where it hurts. Really enjoyed it and plan to get a physical copy someday to read again, savoring every word.