Every time I read or watch this sucker I get overwhelmed with how insane the characters act. It's like watching them all implode and I've yet to get used to it. However, the overload of the subject matter leads to sad laughter and shock and because of that I don't get bored of the play. 4 stars be...
Have you ever been out with a couple whose relationship is reaching its end and they spend the night trying to, not so subtly, demoralize each other? Well that's what this whole play is like. Just reading it was pretty uncomfortable as both the couples are constantly doing their best to inflict the ...
It's a Pulitzer Prize winning play by Edward Albee with shades of George & Martha from Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf but with more evident affection between the pair. A funny, often frustrating and in-depth dialogue about what it means to be human, the relationships we form and how they define us. ...
I read this novel in my english class and my teacher made sure that everyone hated it by over-analyzing every single word. Although the book is beautifuly written I had little to no connection to the plot which may be the reason for the 1star review. I wasn't hooked and I didn't enjoy reading it!
I was too stupid to understand the twist at first, haha!
Lives up to its reputation as a classic. A veritable masterclass in how to write dialogue.
I grew up watching the Liz Taylor/Richard Burton film and that says so much more about my childhood than I'd like to admit. It's a great film and an even better play. It's a masterpiece of squirm inducing dysfunction.
First of all, it must be said, I am not a play person. I have never read a play for mere enjoyment, so needless to say, this book was for a class. I was surprised by how quickly I devoured it! Its just.. absolutely crazy! The tension is always high and the dialogue is spot on and I'm sure I'll b...
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