stayathomereader's review against another edition
challenging
dark
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
shannonisacat's review against another edition
5.0
I think this might have even beat A Streetcar Names Desire as my top favourite drama. Even thought this was only a little over 100 pages, it took me longer to get through than I had anticipated; this was because I didn't want to reach the ending. I knew what was going to happen, but I still kept hoping it wouldn't.
Like Death of a Salesman, this book was stressful and upsetting, but ultimately I loved it.
Like Death of a Salesman, this book was stressful and upsetting, but ultimately I loved it.
transguyrudy's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
sammm_888's review against another edition
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Minor: Genocide, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Murder, Classism, and Death
sandwiiche's review against another edition
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
laura_litandflicks's review against another edition
2.0
A couple complaints to highlight:
Rather than simply using the historical context of New England in the 1690s to create a parable type story, Miller uses many real historical figures and events. Why use real people, names, and circumstances, but then change details and motivations?
This book is boring. The old style of speaking makes the dialogue appear authentic (although again, it isn’t), but makes the text tough to get through.
I think that while the point of allegories is not to specifically spell things out, the play (in most versions) doesn’t mention McCarthyism or the Red Scare at all. The most significant aspect of the play is its scathing condemnation of McCarthyism through a historical lens, yet it may be too subtle to be effective.
Full review at litandflicks.com
Rather than simply using the historical context of New England in the 1690s to create a parable type story, Miller uses many real historical figures and events. Why use real people, names, and circumstances, but then change details and motivations?
This book is boring. The old style of speaking makes the dialogue appear authentic (although again, it isn’t), but makes the text tough to get through.
I think that while the point of allegories is not to specifically spell things out, the play (in most versions) doesn’t mention McCarthyism or the Red Scare at all. The most significant aspect of the play is its scathing condemnation of McCarthyism through a historical lens, yet it may be too subtle to be effective.
Full review at litandflicks.com
sanrodsara's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure how to review plays, but it was well-enough described so that I could feel the atmosphere without watching actors in real life. I checked out a rendition on YT and was happily surprised to notice it was as I had imagined.
The plot is entertaining and the play is brief so it does not feel like it is being milked for no reason.
The plot is entertaining and the play is brief so it does not feel like it is being milked for no reason.
annabellereadss's review against another edition
4.0
*read for ap lit* even tho i read this for school, i genuinely enjoyed it so much. definitely recommend, especially for people just starting to get into reading classics!!
n1kk1's review against another edition
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0