Glengarry Glen Ross: A Play
by David Mamet

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Book Review: A snappy, taut, intense social commentary about life.
Summary: 5 Stars

Aaronow: Did they find the guy who broke in the office yet? Roma: No. I don't know. Aaronow: Did the leads come in yet? Roma: No. Aaronow: Oh, God, I hate this job. (Page 108)

Glengary Glenn Ross does not read like a traditional literary play that tugs at the heartstrings like some other works. And that is why it is so unusual; the language, the dialogue, is gritty, curt and quick-witted. The profanity is sometimes excessively base. The whole play is unreserved. Needless to say, a crime is committed in the firm. Who did it? Why was it done? And what does the crime teach the person? This work isn't just about the exploration of morals and priorities in the business world, for if it was, it would severely limit and mollify its power and depth. What the play teaches is that the all mighty dollar and all the material accoutrements that come with a fine and flourishing career might be more of a detriment to the true inner qualities that we do not allow ourselves as human beings to show for fear of being dumped upon and cast aside to the gutter. This play is not embossed with excessive dripping sweetness or philiosophical musings; it is emotionally volatile, and as a 'practical' sales dictum or truism might communicate: If you can't handle it, get off the ship.

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