A review by flaneurise
Death and the Maiden by Ariel Dorfman

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

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

4.0

since i had to read this for my english class, i read this really quickly but overall, i actually really liked the play because of the questions it raises in such a short time. with just 3 characters, i like the way dorfman questions things like justice, revenge and relationships (stan paulina lmfao). i also loved the ending with the mirror - the ambiguity of the play and its ending is almost satisfying and perfect as an ending. this story was genuinely engaging and i would really recommend! it was a nice read :)