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The Living Room by Graham Greene

christynhoover's review against another edition

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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? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This audio production is of the play being acted (~2010?) on a real stage by a reputable cast. It's a 2-hr play (or less) that is very accessible via this format.

A bonus is that, following the play itself,  Norman Sherry (the academic who wrote the 3-volume definitive biography of Graham Greene) is interviewed by the producer (?)  about Greene's complex life and its connection to the play. I knew nothing about Greene's life so it was a great introduction and well worth a listen. In fact, I listened to the ~20 minute interview several times.

christynhoover's review

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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? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This audio production is of the play being acted on a real stage by a well-known cast. It is a two-hour (or less) play that is very accessible via this format. 

A bonus is that, following the play itself,  Norman Sherry (the academic who wrote the 3-volume definitive biography of Graham Greene) is interviewed by the producer (?) about Greene's complex life and its connection to the play. I knew nothing about Greene's life and it was well worth a listen. In fact, I listened to the ~20 min interview several times.
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