Pig Girl
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2004
88
Play • Fiction
Canada • Early 2000s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Pig Girl by Colleen Murphy, set on a pig farm, contrasts two timelines: one where the antagonist, Killer, gruesomely murders Dying Girl, and another where her Sister confronts a Cop over his dismissive handling of the case, highlighting systemic biases and personal anguish. The play intertwines these narratives to reveal societal failures and the haunting legacy of violence against women, particularly Indigenous women. The play includes extreme violence and explores the themes of systemic racism, violence, and exploitation faced by sex workers and Indigenous women.
Dark
Unnerving
Mysterious
Emotional
Challenging
81 ratings
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Colleen Murphy's Pig Girl is a polarizing play that's praised for its raw intensity and emotional depth. Critics commend Murphy's bold approach to difficult subject matter, as well as the powerful performances it often elicits. However, the play's unrelenting darkness and graphic content have been divisive, with some finding it overwhelming or gratuitously disturbing.
Readers who are drawn to stark, emotionally intense narratives and works highlighting social injustices will appreciate Colleen Murphy's Pig Girl. Fans of Gillian Flynn's Sharp Objects or Jodi Picoult's The Storyteller may find similar thematic elements and a compelling exploration of human resilience in the face of adversity.
81 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
88
Play • Fiction
Canada • Early 2000s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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