Revolutionary Road
Revolutionary Road
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1961
Book Brief
BetaNovel • Fiction
Connecticut • 1950s
1961
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Revolutionary Road is a 2008 film directed by Sam Mendes, based on Richard Yates' novel. It follows a suburban couple in the 1950s as they struggle with personal aspirations, societal expectations, and their relationship. The narrative explores themes of conformity, dissatisfaction, and the search for identity. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Sam Mendes' film Revolutionary Road features powerful performances, particularly from Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, who compellingly portray a suburban couple's unraveling. The captivating cinematography and period-accurate settings enhance the storyline. However, some critics note the film's pacing drags, and it can feel overly bleak at times. Overall, it effectively critiques 1950s suburban ideals.
Who Should Read Revolutionary Road?
The ideal reader for Sam Mendes' Revolutionary Road enjoys introspective dramas about suburban life and marital disillusionment. Fans of Richard Yates' original novel, F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, and Jonathan Franzen's The Corrections would appreciate the film's deep character studies and societal critiques.
Novel • Fiction
Connecticut • 1950s
1961
Adult
18+ years
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