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A review by wuthrinheights
The Crucible by Arthur Miller
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I've never really read up on the Salem trials so I was excited to read this. The play started out with an overture and it was an interesting one.
With Parris's first appearance, I was already invested. It was dark and emotional, right up my alley. And I loved how it would pause from time to time to properly explain each character with their background, then slipping back into the scenes seamlessly.
This play was intense, gritty, choked full of emotions, with twists and turns. What is the truth to all of this? Secrets, lies, the rise and fall of human nature--or are we dealing with the supernatural? I was swept up in the play, and I was quick to appreciate Miller's flair. As my first Arthur Miller work, I really enjoyed this.
With Parris's first appearance, I was already invested. It was dark and emotional, right up my alley. And I loved how it would pause from time to time to properly explain each character with their background, then slipping back into the scenes seamlessly.
This play was intense, gritty, choked full of emotions, with twists and turns. What is the truth to all of this? Secrets, lies, the rise and fall of human nature--or are we dealing with the supernatural? I was swept up in the play, and I was quick to appreciate Miller's flair. As my first Arthur Miller work, I really enjoyed this.