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Closer: A Play

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Closer: A Play

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1997

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Closer: A Play

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Publisher

Grove Press

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Closer: A Play, by Patrick Marber, is widely praised for its raw and realistic portrayal of relationships and modern love. Critics commend its sharp, witty dialogue and complex characters, making for an engaging experience. However, some note the play's bleakness and emotional intensity may not suit all audiences. The exploration of themes like truth and betrayal is both compelling and unsettling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Closer: A Play?

A reader who enjoys Closer: A Play will likely appreciate intense, character-driven narratives exploring love, infidelity, and human relationships, akin to Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? by Edward Albee and La Ronde by Arthur Schnitzler. This audience favors raw, emotionally complex storytelling.

Book Details
Pages

120

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

London, England • 1990s

Publication Year

1997

Publisher

Grove Press

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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