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stamouliswill's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I read this over the course of about 4 hours, and initially I was struck by how vulgar it all was, and how much I felt like it relied on shock value and debauchery to illustrate the spiral that William endures. By the end of it, however, it becomes a treatise on the power of the theatre, and the value that comes from losing yourself in a production, while also adequately capturing the depression that comes with it ending. This book left me feeling drained but appreciative in an oddly compelling way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Sexual content
maythetree's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Unlikeable narrator does unlikeable things - side characters come and go with unexplained presence and irrelevance. Some good thoughts and insights into how acting relates and connects with our humanity and how we can live our lives better. Some very different perspectives that can only come from someone in this industry which makes up the majority of the value of this book. A different view at a mid-life crisis.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Drug abuse
fboschetti's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Alcoholism
Moderate: Suicide
dnilaoire712's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Drug use, Addiction, and Alcoholism
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