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 - 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 - 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
Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - Jessica - GoodreadsI enjoyed reading this book as much as watching the play - where plays are concerned one should always do both, it doesn't matter which comes first in my opinion. This play's major themes are of the ... Read full review
Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - GoodreadsVery, very, very, tough to read, but extremely deep. I had a class discussion about it and it created so much discussion around the different meanings and ideas that it conveys.
Review: Death and the King's Horseman: A Play
User Review - Goodreads...IB play...I liked it, after I finally got into it. The juxtaposition of cultures is fascinating.
