The Sunset Limited : A Novel in Dramatic Form (Book)

from Polaris-

An arresting and thought provoking two-hander that was (I think) originally written for the stage. It is described as "a novel in dramatic form". "White" is an atheist and suicidal professor rescued from his final act down at the Subway platform by "Black", an ex-convict who has found some salvat...

from payam-tommy

A well-written play (or a novel in dramatic form) about different attitudes of an atheist and a religious man.The good thing is there is no straight conclusion at the end and you can draw your own conclusion from the script."I yearn for the darkness. I pray for death. Real death. If I thought tha...

from AThurman

This is minor McCarthy, which is to say still better than most other fiction writers. I enjoyed the hardcore philosophical debate between the suicidal atheist intellectual and the deludedly faithful good samaritan, but wish Cormac had worked in there somewhere the less stereotypical but more real...

from howifeelaboutbooks

This book was written in the style of a play, which was very effective because the dialogue was strong; I think including too much prose about setting and actions would have detracted from what was being said. As it is, the subject matter the two men were talking about was very deep, and there we...

from lilibrarian

A professor attempts to kill himself, only to be saved by an ex-con with strong religious faith. The two discuss their beliefs and views on life and faith.