caliesha's review against another edition
~read for theatre class~
An interesting (although at times, overt) allegory for the rise of fascist conformity in Nazi Germany. Ionesco is very good at writing paralleling dialogue, where two conversations unfold on opposite sides of the stage and work to tell the audience something without engaging verbally. I've read that Durand was supposed to represent Sartre's mild reaction and subsequent justification to Stalin's communism but if I'm honest that is not something I picked up on myself. Overall it was well executed but a bit too obvious at times.
An interesting (although at times, overt) allegory for the rise of fascist conformity in Nazi Germany. Ionesco is very good at writing paralleling dialogue, where two conversations unfold on opposite sides of the stage and work to tell the audience something without engaging verbally. I've read that Durand was supposed to represent Sartre's mild reaction and subsequent justification to Stalin's communism but if I'm honest that is not something I picked up on myself. Overall it was well executed but a bit too obvious at times.
zeligcromwell's review against another edition
funny
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
paolanegron8's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
anaclarab's review against another edition
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.25
mrs4ctive's review against another edition
challenging
funny
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
nffictionophile's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.5