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A Streetcar Named Desire: A Play - Community Reviews back

by Tennessee Williams
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Northern Plunder
Northern Plunder rated it 14 years ago
Another book, well play script if we're going to be picky, that I read and studied in college. I actually really enjoyed reading through this, but I feel studying it took away a lot of the beauty I thought it originally had.
The Drift Of Things
The Drift Of Things rated it 14 years ago
High drama in N'awlins. The character of Blanche DuBois has to be Williams's most masterful creation. I ran across the full-cast recording of this play at the library. I knew I had the book at home waiting to be read, so I brought home the audio program and read along in my book while listening to ...
Lavinia
Lavinia rated it 16 years ago
Another finely portrayed Southern belle (Blanche DuBois), though I found her character not as interesting as Maggie's or Amanda's. I'm also tempted to say that due to Marlon Brando's performance in Elia Kazan's film adaptation, the play has gained even more popularity over the years.And with this on...
The Review Man
The Review Man rated it 16 years ago
Better than Death of a Salesman and funnier than The Crucible, A Streetcar Named Desire is a good play. Overrated, yes, but good nonetheless. It's much more fun to do a table reading of plays; it's closer to an actual theatrical performance than sitting at a desk and silenty reading the play.But for...
TheBecks
TheBecks rated it 17 years ago
I enjoyed the story... It really drew me in, which is saying something considering that I picked it to read on commercial breaks during the Olympics... and I ended up reading instead of watching. I liked this play because the characters seemed like real, flawed people. Granted, Blanche was a little ...
Bashara Likes Books
Bashara Likes Books rated it 17 years ago
Stella!!!!!!!!!
SJane
SJane rated it 19 years ago
I found this on a friend's shelf while visiting for a few days and read it that afternoon. Of course it is famous but I'd never seen the movie so didn't have to entertain a mental picture of Marlon Brando. I found it an extremely potent play. The tension is wound tight and I liked the dialogue. A ye...
Seeford's Spot
Seeford's Spot rated it 35 years ago
Saw this in a live theatre performance - Amazing!
Seeford's Spot
Seeford's Spot rated it 35 years ago
Saw this in a live theatre performance - Amazing!
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