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sjohnson's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
love a dysfunctional family dark comedy
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction, Suicide, and Death of parent
lizzyjensenn's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Such a gripping play. I watched the film with Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep and found myself here. I couldn’t put it down. The conflict runs so deep, Letts writes about this intergenerational trauma so well. I think Ivy ended up being my favorite character. She has all the rage and hurt that Barbara does but doesn’t let it out. I enjoyed how complicated Barbara’s relationship is with Bill and the reflections of Violet in some of her outbursts. The entire play is devastating and sobering. I loved Charlie’s monologue in defense of little Charles: “I just can’t understand why folks can’t be respectful of one another. I don’t think there’s any excuse for it. My family didn’t treat each other that way.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Bullying, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Incest, Infidelity, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, Suicide, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Death of parent
ccatsol's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Adult/minor relationship, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, and Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Incest, Infidelity, and Suicide