42 pages • 1 hour read
David MametGlengarry Glen Ross
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1983A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
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Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross captures the cutthroat world of real estate salesmen with razor-sharp dialogue and intense character dynamics. Critics praise its authenticity and dark humor, but some find the relentless cynicism and abrupt pace overwhelming. Despite mixed feelings on character likability, it’s widely regarded as a powerful, thought-provoking play.
Who Should Read Glengarry Glen Ross?
Readers who would enjoy David Mamet’s Glengarry Glen Ross are likely drawn to intense, character-driven dramas with razor-sharp dialogue and themes of ambition and moral ambiguity. Fans of Arthur Miller’s Death of a Salesman and August Wilson’s Fences will find similar engagement in Mamet’s critique of the American Dream.
Recommended
Reading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
NP