35 pages 1 hour read

Martyna Majok

Cost of Living

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2016

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Martyna Majok's Cost of Living has received acclaim for its raw and impactful exploration of disability and human connection. Positive feedback highlights its powerful performances and nuanced character development. Criticisms mention a sometimes fragmented narrative and the play's emotional heaviness. Overall, it’s lauded for its honest and compelling storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cost of Living?

Readers who appreciate nuanced, character-driven narratives about personal struggle and resilience will enjoy Cost of Living by Martyna Majok. This play is ideal for fans of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon and Next to Normal by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt, both of which explore themes of disability and emotional complexity.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Play: Drama
Drama / Tragedy
Education
Topics
Relationships
Disability
Poverty
Themes
Relationships: Friendship
Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness
Identity: Disability