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A review by ash_is_reading_books
Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
I'm completely willing to admit that this is most likely down to my personal preference and being forced to study it for years, but I really dislike this book
I find Brecht's idea of verfremdungseffekt (alienating the audience from the action in order to elicit a logical reaction rather than an emotional one) goes against why theatre is so impactful, and it results in a play that drags and just doesn't keep my attention like others do
I find Brecht's idea of verfremdungseffekt (alienating the audience from the action in order to elicit a logical reaction rather than an emotional one) goes against why theatre is so impactful, and it results in a play that drags and just doesn't keep my attention like others do