The Price
DETAILED SUMMARY / BACK COVER
Victor, a New York police officer nearing retirement, confronts his past in a disused attic filled with relics of his family's lost affluence. Tasked with selling the furniture, his estranged brother Walter arrives, shifting their conversation from mere finances to the profound, unspoken sacrifices each made following their father's downfall.
Why You Should Read?
Explores themes of family loyalty, sacrifice, and the weight of past decisions.
Features sharp, engaging dialogue and complex character dynamics.
Offers a poignant examination of perceived fairness and the cost of survival.
Showcases Arthur Miller's mastery of dramatic tension and human psychology.