35 pages • 1 hour read
Sarah RuhlIn the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2009A 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
In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play) by Sarah Ruhl is lauded for its bold, humorous exploration of sexuality and intimacy set in the Victorian era. Critics praise its witty dialogue and strong character development. However, some feel its pacing drags in parts and the layered themes might overwhelm audiences. Overall, it's a thought-provoking, entertaining play that sparks important conversations.
Who Should Read In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play)?
Readers who enjoyed the feminist themes and historical settings of The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood or the witty dialogue and social commentary of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen will likely appreciate Sarah Ruhl's In the Next Room (or The Vibrator Play), which offers a blend of humor, intimacy, and critique of social norms.
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