I'm not sure why I've never read any of Tennessee Williams' plays before this, because I am in love. This is a truly brutal story. It's very short but packs quite the punch. The way that Williams intertwines the complex psychologies of Stella, Blanche, Stanley, and even Mitch to paint such a grim portrait of desperation, alcoholism, grief, and madness is absolutely perfect. I will admit that this story left me uneasy, and is not for everyone. I will be thinking about this one for a long time.