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Polygraph

Robert Lepage, Marie Brassard
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Polygraph

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1997

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Robert Lepage, Marie Brassard

Polygraph

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Quebec City, Canada • 1980s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Polygraph, a play by Robert Lepage and Marie Brassard, explores themes of truth and identity. It follows the journey of a woman involved in a murder investigation and a man who undergoes a polygraph test. Set against the backdrop of surveillance and interrogation in post-war Germany, it examines the complexities of human emotions and relationships.

Mysterious

Unnerving

Dark

Suspenseful

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.1

55 ratings

65%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Polygraph by Robert Lepage and Marie Brassard is widely praised for its innovative storytelling and blending of film noir and theatrical elements. Critics commend its exploration of truth and memory, but some feel the complex narrative may confuse audiences. The performances are noted for their intensity and depth, enhancing the psychological intrigue.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Polygraph?

A reader who enjoys Polygraph by Robert Lepage and Marie Brassard appreciates psychological thrillers and complex narratives. Similar to fans of Paul Auster's The New York Trilogy, they are drawn to themes of identity, reality, and the interweaving of personal and political intrigue.

4.1

55 ratings

65%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

64

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Quebec City, Canada • 1980s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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