Reviews

Exiles by James Joyce

benedettal's review

3.5

Shocked to find out this was panned by critics and published before ever being performed. I thought it was a very interesting exploration of friendship, jealousy, relationships, betrayal. The dialogues are intense and the uncertainty of the events that take place leaves you wanting more. 

nataalia_sanchez's review

emotional lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.75

svetlanasterlin's review against another edition

reflective sad tense medium-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

3.5

‘I was alone, Dick, forgotten by you and by all. I felt my life was ended.’
‘It had not begun.’

ayamimi16's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

bcaddy's review

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

2.25

olliejudd00's review

emotional sad medium-paced

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

4.25

aodhanmurphy27's review

mysterious sad tense medium-paced

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

4.0

goodandbadomens's review

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

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

4.5

kathrinreads's review

3.0

I usually really like James Joyce's writing but this play somehow did not really grip me. I did not really like the characters nor the atmosphere that was created.

jaykyrie's review

3.0

I'm reading Joyce for uni because my final essay has to be on a Joyce short story and I want to familiarise myself with his writing, and this was surprisingly interesting? I've never been particularly interested in reading plays but the dynamic between the characters was quite interesting. the thought of the men being so open with their relationships and their love was definitely not what I expected from a play published in 1915, but on the other hand I was not a fan of how the women were portrayed as being immediately vicious towards one another. idk it was alright but I dont think I'll read any other Joyce plays once I'm done with the essay