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ivy_thomas's review
4.0
A haunting feminist rendition of Penelope’s and the maids perspective of the classic tale, the Odyssey. I love the nuances this play introduced to Peneolope’s character: her jealousy towards her cousin Helen, her friendship with her maids, her complicated yearning for her husband. The best part of the play, however, was the maids. I always thought it was horrific that all the maids were slaughtered in the original tale, so it is wonderful to see Maragaret Atwood give these powerless girls such a powerful voice. I got chills when I read the maids’ monologue about how they are the unfavored ones, the ones used by those with more power. Brava!
mlafave's review
4.0
I continue to love this play, though I sometimes think about the book from which it takes its story and I miss the description and language of the original. Cannot wait to see this performed some day.
3.5/5
3.5/5
backpackfullofbooks's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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