Review of Orpheus Descending (1990) by William M — 14 Oct 2017

Uninteresting. Tennessee Williams may have been great for his time, but I find this story vastly overrated.

This review of Orpheus Descending (1990) was written by William M on 14 Oct 2017.

Orpheus Descending has generally received mixed reviews.

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