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fromthesummerof17's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I threw down this book the moment I finished it, absolutely furious. The foreword says it all. A rousing play that made me want to scream ‘fuck’ as loud as I can and made me ponder upon the deep sense of regret instilled on me through these pages. I don’t think I have ever read of a character I have hated so intensely. This isn’t a bad thing because it is intentional. The main character is not a lovable character and the first or second page of the play introduces us to him stating that. Almost a forewarning, I’d say. This play is full of emotion and it took me on a journey. Certainly not a typical story, but one I would read again nonetheless. How it makes me seethe!
I recommend approaching this book as a study of humanity, rather than a story. A closer look at one man and one life surrounding him. There is much to get out of it that way.
I recommend approaching this book as a study of humanity, rather than a story. A closer look at one man and one life surrounding him. There is much to get out of it that way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Miscarriage
sleepylit's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Sexism, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
corinna_maybe's review against another edition
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's a well written play and you'll enjoy reading it if you're into:
- toxic relationships
- pretentious white men who are well-educated but possess the emotional intelligence of a rock
- complaining all the time about not reaching one's potential and guilt-tripping everyone else for not behaving like a pretentious twat
- viciousness and so, so much anger
I really wished the roles were reversed and waited for Alison to turn into a destructive bear and yeet Jimmy the scared, silly squirrel out the window after the first act.
- toxic relationships
- pretentious white men who are well-educated but possess the emotional intelligence of a rock
- complaining all the time about not reaching one's potential and guilt-tripping everyone else for not behaving like a pretentious twat
- viciousness and so, so much anger
I really wished the roles were reversed and waited for Alison to turn into a destructive bear and yeet Jimmy the scared, silly squirrel out the window after the first act.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Classism