A review by stefo
Cleansed by Sarah Kane

challenging dark reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A difficult read not because of the shocking imagery but because of the sheer density of its contents (which are even hard to map out here in this tiny review). Dysphoria; suicide; sexual anxieties, this play has it all and yet it doesn't feel too edgy having in mind Kane's life: depression; multiple suicide attempts; hospitalization and then on top of all that needlessly harsh critical reception to her works.
Its also quite difficult giving this play a numerical rating. Everything coming out of this work feels entirely genuine and I find that amusing. Give this a read, you won't regret it.