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Book Review: Long Day’s Journey into Night (O’Neill)

Have I read this before: Yyyyyes? I think I have. The names of the characters sounded very familiar, as did Edmund having consumption. I actually think we read this in one of my intro theater classes at U of I.

Review: Hey, kids, addiction is FUN! Watch how it ruins a family! Watch how anger and frustration surrounding addiction leads to outbursts of criticism of family members! Watch how shame and fear surrounding addition leads to poor communication and further frustration! I get “Death of a Salesman” vibes from some of this, but on a much more heightened level.

Favorite Part: The buildup of frustration and mistrust is, from my experience, very realistic.

Rating: 5/10