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Marie and Bruce.

Marie and Bruce.

Dark RomanceDrama
Pages
30
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

A couple's marriage unravels over one day of escalating pettiness and resentment — the core of this farce/comedy-drama is comic relief derived from Marie's darkly funny narration and Bruce's oblivious charm. The tone blends dark humor with genuine romantic melancholy as their relationship dissolves, hence comedy/romance/drama rather than pure rom-com.

Prose complexity
2/10

Vibe

FunnyMelancholic

Genres

Dark Romance Drama Literary Fiction Plays Romantic Comedy

About the author

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Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn is a playwright known for his distinctive voice in works like The Fever, Marie and Bruce, and The Designated Mourner. His plays, which also include Night Thoughts and Evening at the Talk House, often present sharp observations on society and human experience.

Characters

MarieProtagonist

A woman whose marriage to Bruce is unraveling; she narrates the story with biting wit and dark humor.

BruceAntagonist

Marie's husband, a writer whose oblivious charm masks his role in their deteriorating relationship.

All characters in Marie and Bruce.