A Kind of Alaska
by Harold Pinter
What readers are saying
Readers appreciate the intriguing premise of waking up after decades lost to a coma. Many find the exploration of time and change captivating, while some feel the abrupt ending leaves much to ponder. Overall, it stands out as a strong piece within the collection of plays.
Synopsis
A KIND OF ALASKA is a masterly study of a middle-aged woman waking up after 30 years in a coma induced by sleeping sickness.
In her mind she is still 16, and her attempts to fathom the changed world into which she re-emerges is not only poignant and emotionally charged but, in the end, devastatingly brilliant theatre as well.
Publication
A Kind of Alaska is a play written by Harold Pinter and published by Dramatists Play Service (1998).
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