evilwizard's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Murder, Alcohol, Animal death, Injury/Injury detail, Mental illness, and Gore
Moderate: Police brutality and Religious bigotry
Minor: Grief and Slavery
maggie_green's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This play was a quick read due to the fast pace and beautiful writing, as well as the fact that it's only 85 pages. The juxtaposition between Dionysos and Pentheus provides an interesting perspective on the dangers of suppressing desire and expression, while also touching on the dangers of excess. The work itself plays with gender, but this translation makes that playfulness into a targeted critique on suppression. If you're interested in reading, I would definitely recommend the Carson translation!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder
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