--- product_id: 11040748 title: "The Gods of Carnage (Faber Drama)" brand: "yasmina reza, christopher hampton" price: "€ 38.75" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11040748-the-gods-of-carnage-faber-drama store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Gods of Carnage (Faber Drama) **Brand:** yasmina reza, christopher hampton **Price:** € 38.75 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Gods of Carnage (Faber Drama) by yasmina reza, christopher hampton - **How much does it cost?** € 38.75 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11040748-the-gods-of-carnage-faber-drama) ## Best For - yasmina reza, christopher hampton enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted yasmina reza, christopher hampton brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description What happens when two sets of parents meet up to deal with the unruly behavior of their children? A calm and rational debate between grown-ups about the need to teach kids how to behave properly? Or a hysterical night of name-calling, tantrums, and tears before bedtime? Christopher Hampton's translation of Yasmina Reza's sharp-edged new play The God of Carnage premiered at Wyndham's Theatre, London, in March 2008 and at Bernard B. Jacobs Theater, New York City, in March 2009. The International Herald Tribune calls it "an expert piece of stagecraft, and savagely funny." ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Dimensions | 4.92 x 0.2 x 7.72 inches | | Isbn 10 | 0571242588 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0571242580 | | Item Weight | 2.65 ounces | | Language | English | | Part Of Series | Ff Plays | | Print Length | 80 pages | | Publication Date | April 28, 2009 | | Publisher | Farrar, Straus and Giroux | ## Images ![The Gods of Carnage (Faber Drama) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/913k77vsOpL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Brilliant Play *by on Reviewed in the United States May 26, 2009* As I write this (May 26, 2009), "The God of Carnage" by Yasmina Reza is a huge hit on Broadway and has numerous Tony nominations. As in "Life X 3" the dramatist has assembled four people in a room, two couples Veronique and Michel Vallon paired against Alain and Annette Reille. The Reille son Ferdinand has struck eleven-year-old Bruno Vallon with a stick and knocked out two of the boy's teeth.Two couples arguing over a children's playground fight? No, that would be too easy for Reza. It's a contest that drags in the state of the two marriages, the attributes and characters of all four adults. It becomes a war of wills, probing the fabric of their lives and lies.It's fun to watch these four people destroying themselves and each other as battle lines are drawn and redrawn. The insults they throw at each other are priceless. Loyalty to one's spouse becomes a disposable commodity. Spouses turn on spouses; new alliances are formed and dissolved. Vomit plays a role in the farce so be prepared. There are some very funny lines. Michel says, "Puking seems to have perked you up."Both men show off their macho credentials by boasting about being gang members when they were kids. Bruno is accused of being a grass (informer). Michel becomes a "murderer" because he has gotten rid of the family's pet hamster, Nibbles, on the street. All of them are self-indulgent yuppies who easily get off the subject of the kids and into their yuppyish issues. Alain, a lawyer, is constantly talking on his cell phone until someone puts it out of commission.It's a very clever, focused play, full of laughs. The play owes something to Absurdist traditions. The dialogue at times is inane and absurdist, ridiculous. The way the trouble intensifies is like the proliferation of chairs in Ionesco's famous play. The verbal slaughter that takes place on the stage makes clear the title. Deep meaning and insights? No, but, yes to stripping bare the pretensions and inner feelings of four self-absorbed spoiled adult brats who are probably raising monsters like themselves. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another Reza/ Hampton triumph! *by on Reviewed in the United States January 30, 2010* I was ecstatic to be able to see a performance of "The God Of Carnage" on my first trip to New York last fall having previously had the privilege of acting in an amateur production of 'Art'. As soon as I got home I sought out a copy to own. It is a wonderful work that captures the breakdown of 'political correctness' between two couples attempting to resolve a schoolyard conflict between their respective sons.Top marks! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good to Read in a Group *by on Reviewed in the United States February 11, 2010* This fine play by Yasmina Reza is both funny and poignant. It is beautifully translated into English. However the experience of reading it aloud in our play reading group made me want to read it in French as well. It worked well to be read aloud in such a group. I gave it four instead of five stars only because the play did not seem to be deeply embeded in current French culture, which may only be due to the translation. I would really call it 4 1/2 stars. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11040748-the-gods-of-carnage-faber-drama](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/11040748-the-gods-of-carnage-faber-drama) --- *Product available on Desertcart Croatia* *Store origin: HR* *Last updated: 2026-08-21*