Blasted
Blasted
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1995
Book Brief
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Play • Fiction
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Dramatic Literature•
British LiteratureHotel Room • 1990s
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Education•
World History1995
Methuen Drama
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Blasted by Sarah Kane is a provocative play that portrays the complexities of human relationships amidst violence and war. Set in a hotel room, it explores themes of power, trauma, and destruction, focusing on the interactions between a journalist and a younger woman. Kane challenges audiences with her stark depiction of brutality and human vulnerability.
Dark
Unnerving
Gritty
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
6,199 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
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Review Roundup
Blasted by Sarah Kane is a provocative play that challenges audiences with its brutal portrayal of violence and human suffering. Critics praise Kane's boldness and innovative storytelling, though some find the graphic content overwhelming. The play's raw emotional intensity and stark examination of human depravity are commended, while its extreme depictions may deter some viewers.
Who Should Read Blasted?
A reader who enjoys Blasted by Sarah Kane is likely interested in intense, provocative theater exploring human brutality and existential despair. Fans of Harold Pinter's The Homecoming or Edward Bond's Saved may appreciate its stark, confrontational style and dark themes.
6,199 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
61
Play • Fiction
•
Dramatic Literature•
British LiteratureHotel Room • 1990s
•
Education•
World History1995
Methuen Drama
Adult
18+ years
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