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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
I am fascinated by the concepts and characters of this play, but the translation I read was just ok
According to the synopsis, this four act play was written for the Moscow Arts Theatre opening January 1901 and is a “naturalistic” play about the decay of the privileged class in Russia and the search for meaning in the modern world. I thought it was an excellent work, full of drama and highly entertaining.
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
unfortunately this IS my I saw the tv glow.
Has the typical Chekhov passages in which you think to yourself, “Wow, I didn’t think that specific feeling could ever be described” and therefore makes you feel a lot less lonely and aimless in the world, but overall, the story and characters are the weakest of his plays that I’ve read so far.
medium-paced
emotional
funny
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
challenging
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
funny
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
2 1/2 stars, maybe? I only read it. I haven't seen/heard it performed, and it seems the sort of thing where a great performance would make all the difference. It is interesting that the only character to show initiative and energy ends up being demonized by the rest. That's like the sheep blaming the wolf in sheep's clothing for secretly being a wolf. Um. Which is to say, I feel like I'm supposed to have more sympathy for the three sisters and their brother, but in my head all I can hear is Paul Simon singing "Fifty Ways": Hop on the bus, Gus. You don't need to discuss much! Just drop off the key, Lee, and get yourself free.