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The Effect

Lucy Prebble
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The Effect

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2013

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Lucy Prebble

The Effect

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Dramatic Literature

British Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Medical Facility • Contemporary

Topic
Education

Psychology
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Effect by Lucy Prebble explores the experiences of individuals participating in a clinical trial for a new antidepressant. It examines themes of love, mental health, and the influence of pharmaceuticals on emotions and behavior, highlighting the complex interplay between psychology and pharmacology within the context of a controlled medical experiment.

Informative

Emotional

Challenging

Contemplative

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.2

1,145 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Lucy Prebble's The Effect receives praise for its intelligent exploration of love and medical ethics through well-crafted dialogue and complex characters. The play's thought-provoking nature and emotional depth are highlighted as strengths. However, some critics note that its scientific themes can occasionally overshadow character development. Overall, it's a compelling narrative that incites reflection.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Effect?

A reader who enjoys The Effect by Lucy Prebble likely appreciates thought-provoking narratives exploring psychology and ethics. Fans of Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro and An Experiment with an Air Pump by Shelagh Stephenson will find similar themes intriguing.

4.2

1,145 ratings

73%

Loved it

21%

Mixed feelings

5%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

112

Format

Play • Fiction

Genre
Dramatic Literature

British Literature

Modern Classic Fiction
Setting

Medical Facility • Contemporary

Topic
Education

Psychology
Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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