Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - Robert Wechsler - GoodreadsAn incredible modern tragedy. It works especially well because most of its protagonists are living in a traditional world full of myths and superstitions, more classical than Shakespearean. And yet ... Read full review
Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - Jamie - GoodreadsThis play contains all the ingredients of a Shakespeare plot; cryptic lines, twisting tale, betrayal, suspense and fluidity. The story is original, but I didn't entirely enjoy its mode of delivery. By ... Read full review
Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - Sarah - GoodreadsI thought this was an ace play. I think it can be hit and miss when you 'read' a play, sometimes you miss the real action of it.. It's never the same as seeing it and hearing it. But! I really enjoyed the socks off this one. Read full review
Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - Meia - GoodreadsDon't neglect to read the author's note! Read full review
Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - Eric - GoodreadsBrilliant read, this. I especially liked how the characters are not the usual Westerner/African stereotypes, and due to their own individual differences, the conflict between them arises. Soyinka's plays are always insightful and deep. Read full review
Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - Stuart - GoodreadsAn interesting play, touching on a variety of subject matter from the culture clash of Africa and the West to the dangers of blind tradition. Soyinka works hard to make his story as even-handed as ... Read full review
Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - Matt - GoodreadsEuropean and African culture clash over the impending ritual suicide of a chief. Characters from the two cultures consistently show a desire NOT to understand one another. Ideas about death saturate ... Read full review
Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - Sean Estelle - GoodreadsThis was a good read. I wish that I had been able to read this in less sittings, because it was a scene here and a scene there until I was done (and it was confusing enough as it was ). The ... Read full review
Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - Becky - GoodreadsReally fascinating story of an African tribe and changes with white man colonialism. Deeply connected with the characters- I cried. Read full review
Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - Emily - GoodreadsBook one for Cross Cultural lit. More thought-provoking than I originally expected. True story of "fatal call of duty". I particularly liked the discussion on Elesin's flaws and how his hesitation in ... Read full review
