Fantastic!

My clergyman father used to take us for picnics in graveyards. Surprisingly happy memories...

I agree that the star ratings can feel crude, especially with so many elements involved. But ultimately I had to make a judgement on the overall impact. If you're trying to set a performance apart by the experimental concept and that concept doesn't add up, that sadly overshadows everything else.

I think 'South!' is definitely worth reading. He knew that he'd never raise money to do the exploring he wanted to if he couldn't turn it into a bloody good story, and it shows!