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Cost of Living

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2016

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Martyna Majok

Cost of Living

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2016
Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Cost of Living by Martyna Majok explores the lives of two pairs of characters: Eddie and Ani, a separated couple reuniting after Ani's accident leaves her disabled, and Jess and John, navigating their complex relationship as caretaker and cerebral palsy-affected employer. Both pairs grapple with trust, vulnerability, and the high emotional and financial costs of survival, ultimately seeking connection despite their differences and individual struggles. Discussions of disability and instances of offensive language appear in the play.

Challenging

Emotional

Melancholic

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

1,223 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Martyna Majok's Cost of Living has received acclaim for its raw and impactful exploration of disability and human connection. Positive feedback highlights its powerful performances and nuanced character development. Criticisms mention a sometimes fragmented narrative and the play's emotional heaviness. Overall, it’s lauded for its honest and compelling storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Cost of Living?

Readers who appreciate nuanced, character-driven narratives about personal struggle and resilience will enjoy Cost of Living by Martyna Majok. This play is ideal for fans of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon and Next to Normal by Brian Yorkey and Tom Kitt, both of which explore themes of disability and emotional complexity.

4.4

1,223 ratings

82%

Loved it

15%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

128

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

Publication Year

2016

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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