kristinasshelves's review
3.0
Arthur Miller had such a knack for portraying the depths of emotion and the lengths people will go to for self preservation. This is one of his first plays, yet his talent is on full display. I can definitely see the roots for themes he tackles in later work.
It's my goal now to read everything he's written.
It's my goal now to read everything he's written.
katelynlee_'s review against another edition
5.0
This story means a lot to me. I believe the eternal views of the internal conflict emphasizes the strength of a person's brain. It's human nature to question and to wonder and to get your mind stuck on something - more often than not i see it in people close to me. Even though this book is just an example, it's really also very true to a human characteristic that's found often.
maddienagy's review
dark
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
victoriachase's review against another edition
4.0
Miller's plays always stress me out - my shoulders were sore by time I finished reading this!
wootmygoldfish's review against another edition
3.0
not my favourite Miller play because I'm a sucker for tragedy, but still enjoyed the portrayal of David's imposter's syndrome, the shame of success and the indiscriminate hand of fate.
6girlsmom's review
4.0
I have a nodding acquaintance with Arthur Miller plays, but never enjoyed reading them very much. I decided to try the audio production of this play, and found it very enjoyable, although listening to a play up is a little more challenging than watching one.
David is a self taught auto mechanic in love with his childhood sweetheart. The two have plans to marry, but my first face her father, a hard man with a dislike for David. A tragic accident renders this conversation unnecessary, and it is at this point that David starts experiencing what he thinks is extraordinary luck, while watching those around him fail to realize any of their own dreams.
David begins waiting for the other shoe to drop. After all, such fortune must eventually come with a high price, right?
David is a self taught auto mechanic in love with his childhood sweetheart. The two have plans to marry, but my first face her father, a hard man with a dislike for David. A tragic accident renders this conversation unnecessary, and it is at this point that David starts experiencing what he thinks is extraordinary luck, while watching those around him fail to realize any of their own dreams.
David begins waiting for the other shoe to drop. After all, such fortune must eventually come with a high price, right?
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