Blood And Ice
by Liz Lochhead

Blood And Ice Book Cover
Blood And Ice Cover

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.

Publication

Year2009
BindingPaperback
EditionRevised
Pages96
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781848420618
ISBN-101848420617
eISBN-139781780013411
LCCN2009529850
LCCPR6062.O29 .B53 2009
DCC822.914

Blood And Ice is a British mystery play written by Liz Lochhead and published by Nick Hern Books in London (2009).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books (eISBN 9781780013411).

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