imislou's review
challenging
dark
slow-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
2.0
Read this one as part of my drama course and I can conclude its social and historical context far overshadows the plot and content. An interesting insight into views of the working class at the time but not really a pleasant read. The dialogue is very bitty and written phonetically in many cases, so would probably be better performed rather than read. The characters are extremely dislikable but that is sort of the point.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Murder, and Physical abuse
Minor: Racial slurs
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