Party Time
by Harold Pinter

Party Time Book Cover
Party Time Cover

Highlights

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the play's subtle violence and societal commentary, finding it both disturbing and realistic. Many enjoyed its short length, highlighting the impactful final monologue and the build-up of tensions throughout the narrative. However, some felt it lacked a deeper connection or was too brief for their liking.

Subtle violence and tensionImpactful final monologueRealistic portrayal of societySome found it too short

Synopsis

Harold Pinter's play is set at a party in an elegant flat.

Below, in the streets, there is a military presence, but most of the partygoers appear to be unconcerned by this.

Pinter's other plays include "The Birthday Party", "The Caretaker", "The Homecoming" and "Mountain Language".

Publication

PublisherFaber & Faber
Year1992
BindingPaperback
Pages96
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780571170050
ISBN-100571170056

Party Time is a British play written by Harold Pinter and published by Faber & Faber in London (1992).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.

Community Reviews

No community reviews yet

Rating

3.7

127 ratings·275 reviews

Review

Buy Play

Share

Similar Plays

Plays with similar themes, style, and content.

More from Harold Pinter

More plays from Harold Pinter that we think you'll enjoy.