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mcgarraty's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
miri_dbr's review against another edition
4.0
"¡Yo defiendo ma vida! ¡La vida de todos nosotros, que tú amenazas! Porque quiero vivirla a fondo, cumplirla; aunque no sea pacífica ni feliz. Aunque sea dura y amarga. ¡Pero la vida sabe a algo, nos pide algo, nos reclama!"
jolierice99's review against another edition
3.0
We had to read this in Spanish for my Spanish class, and while it was confusing for all us non-native speakers, I can understand the implications and allusions to late-Francoism in Spain and the "non-seers" being the complacent citizens unaware of their oppression?
I think don't hold me to this I was struggling to keep up most of the time. But I know the language and writing was beautiful, and it's like Platos Cave allegory which is cool but also super depressing.
The whole play placed superiority on that carefully crafted intellectual depression, like the only truly intelligent and worldly people are The ones who have abandoned hope and optimism and believe everything is going to end in hellfire so why bother postponing the inevitable and be miserable now. They also believe that anyone who does not also believe this is stupid or not an intellectual equal.
I totally understand this viewpoint but do that that it is complete bs, and the easy way out and the perfect excuse for bad behavior. I understand how important it is to not be ignorant and know about the bad things happening around you in the world, but I also believe the main goal should be to live your life in ways that help yourself and others and make as many people happy as possible.
I believe the point of life is to enjoy it, and while others may not agree, this play singularly focuses on the negative aspects of things, starting with Ignacio depressed and ending with Carlos and the rest depressed (sorry not really a spoiler you can see it coming from a mile away that's just the vibe with this play)
Overall a very good play with great writing written by a very intelligent, cynical man.
I think don't hold me to this I was struggling to keep up most of the time. But I know the language and writing was beautiful, and it's like Platos Cave allegory which is cool but also super depressing.
The whole play placed superiority on that carefully crafted intellectual depression, like the only truly intelligent and worldly people are The ones who have abandoned hope and optimism and believe everything is going to end in hellfire so why bother postponing the inevitable and be miserable now. They also believe that anyone who does not also believe this is stupid or not an intellectual equal.
I totally understand this viewpoint but do that that it is complete bs, and the easy way out and the perfect excuse for bad behavior. I understand how important it is to not be ignorant and know about the bad things happening around you in the world, but I also believe the main goal should be to live your life in ways that help yourself and others and make as many people happy as possible.
I believe the point of life is to enjoy it, and while others may not agree, this play singularly focuses on the negative aspects of things, starting with Ignacio depressed and ending with Carlos and the rest depressed (sorry not really a spoiler you can see it coming from a mile away that's just the vibe with this play)
Overall a very good play with great writing written by a very intelligent, cynical man.
elenamoragram's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
uda_liburuartean's review against another edition
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
franfernandez's review against another edition
3.0
Me gustaron especialmente el primer acto y el final. Tenía sus momentos de brillantez literaria.
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