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The God of Carnage

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The God of Carnage

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2007

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The God of Carnage

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2007
Book Details
Pages

80

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Brooklyn Apartment • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Publisher

Faber & Faber

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza is a play that centers on two sets of parents meeting to discuss a conflict between their children. The interaction starts formally but gradually disintegrates into chaos, revealing deeper tensions and personalities. The play explores themes of civility, conflict, and human nature.

Dark

Unnerving

Humorous

Emotional

Suspenseful

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

The God of Carnage, a play by Yasmina Reza, showcases the disintegration of civility between two couples following a playground altercation. Critics praise its sharp wit and incisive dialogue, highlighting the brilliant performances often demanded by the script. However, some find its characters stereotypical and its resolution unsatisfying. Overall, it's a cleverly written exploration of societal masks and hidden aggression.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The God of Carnage?

A reader who enjoys The God of Carnage by Yasmina Reza is likely drawn to sharp, satirical dramas exploring human behavior. Fans of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? or Arthur Miller’s The Crucible will appreciate its exploration of middle-class tensions and moral complexities.

Book Details
Pages

80

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Brooklyn Apartment • Contemporary

Publication Year

2007

Publisher

Faber & Faber

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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