Blood And Ice
by Liz Lochhead

Name: Blood And Ice
Brand: Liz Lochhead
SKU: 9781848420618
Rating: 3.42 (71 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

British Mystery

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about Blood And Ice, appreciating its dark themes and thought-provoking elements, while some find the pacing and structure lacking. Many praise Liz Lochhead's writing but express disappointment in the overall execution, feeling it doesn't fully capitalize on its intriguing premise. A few reviewers mention the play's connection to classic literature positively, but others found it dull at times.

Thought-provoking themesStrong character portrayalDark and dramatic atmospherePacing issues in act twoSome scenes felt dull

Synopsis

Renowned poet and dramatist Liz Lochhead tells the story of Frankenstein

's creation.

Using flashbacks and the rich poetic language for which she has become admired, Lochhead weaves a spider's web of connections between Mary's own tragic life and that of her literary monster.

ThemesFiction--Authorship Fiction--Authorship--Drama PR6062.O29 .B53 2009