31 pages 1 hour read

Marsha Norman

Night, Mother

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1998

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Reviews & Readership

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Night, Mother by Marsha Norman is often praised for its compelling dialogue and raw emotional depth, capturing the complexities of familial relationships and mental health. Critics commend Norman's craftsmanship and the intense performances it elicits. However, some find the subject matter too bleak and its resolution lacking nuance. Ultimately, it's a powerful but polarizing drama.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Night, Mother?

A reader engrossed in intense familial dynamics and psychological drama would appreciate Marsha Norman's Night, Mother. Fans of Edward Albee's Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? or Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire will find similar themes of raw emotion and deep personal conflict.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
Drama / Tragedy
Education
Topics
Depression / Suicide
Relationships
Women's Studies (Nonfiction)
Themes
Relationships: Mothers
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Life/Time: Aging