Reviews

Metamorphoses by Mary Zimmerman

mashley14's review against another edition

literally stunning

claudiaruton's review against another edition

2.0

whateverrrrrrrrrr

platypusinplaid's review against another edition

5.0

 AUDREY'S ONE-SENTENCE BOOK REVIEWS

I picked this up because my friend said it has a humor & style similar to my own scripts, so, for obvious self-indulgent reasons, I loved it 

teddytr19's review against another edition

5.0

One of my absolute most favorite plays. I kept the script from when we put it on at my high school and re-reading it now I remember just how freaking good it is. She changes some of the original myths just a little though to make them less Old-Testament level scary which is kind of funny to me. But yeah, this old chestnut totally holds up.

beachbuddy's review against another edition

2.0

 seems like it would be a cool play but doesn't work as well for me in book form 

hdeluca's review against another edition

5.0

Still my favorite play.

quinniethepoohwho's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

moberle's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.25

A series of compelling reinterpretations of several ancient myths. I don't really have too much else to say. It's Mary Zimmerman. It's strange, surreal but full of darkness and wonder.

eainala's review against another edition

5.0

Metamorphoses is my all-time favorite play. Hands down. This play is beautifully composed and breathes new life into Ovid's work. Mary Zimmerman does not use all of the stories from the original, but does an excellent job of re-imagining several of the tales. As an aside, if you are ever so lucky as to see the play - please do. I was fortunate enough to see it when it was directed by Ms. Zimmerman and it was absolutely amazing. There was not a dry eye in the house. This is an incredibly touching work, and I encourage everyone to read it. I like to think of Mary Zimmerman as the Baz Lurman of theatre. Or possibly Baz Lurman is the Mary Zimmerman of film?

kirbyhunt's review against another edition

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective medium-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? Yes

4.5