No Man's Land
by Harold Pinter

Name: No Man's Land
Brand: Harold Pinter
SKU: 9780802150509
Rating: 4.22 (334 reviews)

No Man's Land Book Cover — No Man's Land Cover

Highlights

Male

90 mins1970sAll MenInterior SetPeriod Costumes

Awards & Recognition

Olivier Award

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the complexity and depth of Pinter's writing, with many finding joy in the intriguing yet often perplexing narratives of his plays. Several highlighted how Pinter's distinctive use of language, particularly his casual incorporation of swear words, adds a unique charm to the dialogue. Despite some criticism of the minimalist approach, the overall reception remains predominantly positive, celebrating Pinter's genius and impact on theatre.

Complex and thought-provoking narrativesUnique use of languageImmersive reading experienceMinimalist dialogue may not appeal to all

Synopsis

In No Mans Land , two elderly writers, having met in a London pub, continue drinking and talking into the night.

All might be well, until the return home of two younger men.

Their relationships are exposed, with menace and hilarity, in one of Pinter's most entertaining plays.

Characters

Character	Gender	Age	Description
HIRST a man in his sixties	male	—	a man in his sixties
SPOONER a man in his sixties	male	—	a man in his sixties
FOSTER a man in his thirties	male	—	a man in his thirties
BRIGGS a man in his forties	male	—	a man in his forties