I don't normally read plays independently however, as part of my theatre studies summer work I did. I was apprehensive at first and wasn't too keen on reading a script but in actual fact, it turned out to be so interesting!
'The Memory Of Water' is a modern day play about three sisters, Mary, Teresa and Catherine, whose mother just passed away. They join to prepare for the funeral, meanwhile reminiscing (although they all seem to have very different perspectives of the events that they're reminiscing over) and arguing.
Although the play presents some themes that one might say are sad, the play itself mostly isn't. I had many laughs throughout the book and I would certainly watch the play on a stage. If you've never read a play before, don't worry! Whilst reading it, I didn't find it bothering to be reading in a script format and for me, a person who doesn't enjoy reading books with a lot of description of detail, it was perfect. It was fun to read continuous dialogue and I suppose, you get straight to the point of the story, as well as being able to have your on interpretations of characters. I read this in three days and would absolutely suggest giving it a chance!
