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will_o_the_wisp's review
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Racism, and Antisemitism
burnoutbooks's review
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
really enjoyable in many ways but jarring slurs and caricatures make it unrateable for me
gurgis raises really interesting questions about salvation and forgiveness and Christianity
i think it would be amazing to see it staged, it’s worth reading and engaging with, im excited to read critics responses to it historically, and i will read it again
gurgis raises really interesting questions about salvation and forgiveness and Christianity
i think it would be amazing to see it staged, it’s worth reading and engaging with, im excited to read critics responses to it historically, and i will read it again
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny and Racism
litematcha's review
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racial slurs, Racism, and Sexual harassment
sinkinglighthouse's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
it's funny how 'are the flaws if the main characters a main focus of the book' is overwhelmingly at 90% bc its the truest of any ive seen. the play is fast-paced, made me cry and laugh so much it gave me emotional whiplash.
it's irreverent, more modern that i thought it would be, and more introspective too. i also liked the historical context, bc i always feel somehow that jesus books never really properly cover the historical setting of the time but this does it well. i loved the description of judas' relationship with the other the disciples, how young and foolish they were, how hopeful and reckless. they only show up for a bit but it's a high point for me.
this brought up religious issues i didn't even think i had. it also fixed some part of me i think.
it's irreverent, more modern that i thought it would be, and more introspective too. i also liked the historical context, bc i always feel somehow that jesus books never really properly cover the historical setting of the time but this does it well. i loved the description of judas' relationship with the other the disciples, how young and foolish they were, how hopeful and reckless. they only show up for a bit but it's a high point for me.
this brought up religious issues i didn't even think i had. it also fixed some part of me i think.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Antisemitism, Grief, and Religious bigotry
Minor: Cursing and Suicide