Long Day's Journey into Night

Heartbreaking. Breathtaking. Wonderful.

I don't get this play. It's not even the best O'Neill I've read. It's not a peek into his soul as it's advertised. It's just a depressing pile of shit. I want my wasted time back.

A masterpiece, not just among plays, but of literature for all time. O'Neill proves with this work that a writer must not be afraid to look to the most secret, most personal corners of their own life when writing universal human drama. This play will shock, frighten and move you—even in our modern era. In the capable hands of O'Neill, the Tyrones are at once lovable, detestable,...more

A masterpiece, not just among plays, but of literature for all time. O'Neill proves with this work that a writer must not be afraid to look to the most secret, most personal corners of their own life when writing universal human drama. This play will shock, frighten and move you—even in our modern era. In the capable hands of O'Neill, the Tyrones are at once lovable, detestable, hopeless and hopeful. And while at times the writing is rather dense (especially for a play) it is among the finest in the English language and American literature.   hide

i really liked this play. the characters are developed well, if over the top..lol...it is bleak as most stuff i read is, but it is a classic.