Equus (Penguin Plays) by Peter Shaffer Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Equus (Penguin Plays)
Book Review: What a play!
Summary: 5 Stars
I only read this book because it was a required text on my Year 12 (final year high school) syllabus, but it has totally changed my thinking on society as we know it. The continual questioning of normality and independence of the soul challenged me, and it also opened my eyes to many religious symbols that I never knew about. I will have to write about Equus in my final exam in 4 weeks time, but I feel that this will be not overly difficult, as there is so much I can write about. I would like to read more of Shaffer's plays in the near future.Book Review: Wonderful Play!
Summary: 5 Stars
I must admit that the only reason I read this book was for my AP English IV class. My teacher warned us that it was slightly disturbing, and by all means, what he said was an understatement. Alan, a boy who blinds six (?) horses becausehe feels that they are watching him, is one of the most moving characters that I have ever read about. This play is definitely a "must-read" for any and everyone (even those of you who aren't in AP English :o).Book Review: Wonderfully Imaginitive
Summary: 5 Stars
This amazing play weaves an incredibly in-depth psyhchological mystery from a very minimalist set. The characters seem to jump from the book directly to your imagination. It's a great story that's hard to put down.Book Review: a terrific play
Summary: 5 Stars
I must admit that I really only picked up this play for my AP English class because 1) it was on the list and 2) I like reading stuff about people who do perverse things e.g. blinding several horses with a steel spike. But this play was nothing like I expected. Subtly chilling but surprisingly affecting, I found myself (like the psychiatrist in the play) empathizing with and even envying the troubled Alan Strang's horrific act. But I really appreciate this play because writing about it on the AP Exam got me a 5 (the highest rating), and I currently have sophomore status as an english major in college thanks to it. Thank you, Peter Shaffer, for provoking my thoughts, as any good work of literature should, in this fabulous play.Book Review: fast shipping
Summary: 5 Stars
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