Now You Know
by Michael Frayn

Now You Know Book Cover
Now You Know Cover

What readers are saying

Readers have mixed feelings about this play. While some found it amusing and appreciated the exploration of themes related to secrets and lies, many criticized the confusing narrative style and unlikable characters. A number of reviewers noted that the multiple first-person perspectives made it challenging to follow the story.

Clever and thought-provokingAmusing with insightful themesEffective character differentiationConfusing narrative styleUnlikable protagonistDifficult to follow sometimes

Synopsis

"One of theatre's subtlest, most sophisticated minds" (The Times)

Now You Know: "Frayn's light but serious, marvellous play, about official and unofficial secrets, about idle curiosity and investigative purpose" (Observer)

Publication

PublisherMethuen
Year1995
BindingPaperback
Pages96
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780413700100
ISBN-100413700100
eISBN-139781350013360
LCCN98116207
LCCPR6056.R3 N65 1995b
DCC822/.914

Now You Know is a British comedy play written by Michael Frayn and published by Methuen in London (1995).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Google Play (eISBN 9781350013360).

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