The Invisible Hand
by Ayad Akhtar

Name: The Invisible Hand
Brand: Ayad Akhtar
SKU: 9781350013506
Rating: 3.96 (193 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Male

American

What readers are saying

Readers highly appreciate 'The Invisible Hand' for its engaging narrative and thought-provoking themes surrounding finance and politics. Many commend Akhtar's ability to blend personal experience with broader societal issues, making the play both relevant and impactful. However, some readers feel the exploration of complex topics lacks depth in certain areas, leaving them wanting more nuanced discussions.

Engaging narrative and themesThought-provoking exploration of financeBrilliantly written and performedSome topics underexploredEnding felt unsatisfying

Synopsis

We are prisoners of a corrupt country of our own making

American banker Nick Bright knows that his freedom comes at a price.

Confined to a cell within the depths of rural Pakistan, every second counts.

Who will decide his fate?

His captors, or the whims of the market?

Pulitzer Prize–winning playwright Ayad Akhtar has written an intense, fast-moving political thriller, which lays bare the raw, unfettered power of global finance.

The Invisible Hand received its world premiere at the New York Theatre Workshop on 8 December 2014 and its Uk premiere at the Tricycle Theatre, London, on 12 May 2016.