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hakimbriki's review
2.0
This is a love it or hate it play. It is so emotionally upsetting and draining, it can't possibly leave you indifferent. The most disturbing fact about 4.48 Psychosis is that it's autobiographical. I cannot imagine what Sarah Kane has been through to end up feeling this... depressed. She eventually committed suicide (the play is, after all, a genuine suicide note) by hanging herself in a bathroom at London King's College.
I found this steam of consciousness repetitive, depressing, torturous and downright nauseating. Nevertheless, I have to give props to Sarah for describing her feelings and mental state so sickeningly well.
I found this steam of consciousness repetitive, depressing, torturous and downright nauseating. Nevertheless, I have to give props to Sarah for describing her feelings and mental state so sickeningly well.
rebeccamaida's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide, Suicide attempt, and Suicidal thoughts
Moderate: Drug use, Drug abuse, and Death
fiautiful's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.25
ebjess's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
yvkhan's review
5.0
I wasn’t the most moved, but I have a feeling that might be because I was reading it from home instead of watching a performance firsthand. Perhaps what’s most striking is the scattered mind of the narrator, though I do appreciate the way the text shines light on the relationship between therapist and patient.
Edit: okay I watched a performance and god I feel Awful it was very evocative how dare they truly … I cannot imagine acting this performance I would feel absolutely horrific. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4eAJVlgCdo it was so upsetting
Edit: okay I watched a performance and god I feel Awful it was very evocative how dare they truly … I cannot imagine acting this performance I would feel absolutely horrific. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4eAJVlgCdo it was so upsetting