Completeness by Itamar Moses

by Itamar Moses

A play about love between gun-shy young scientists! Just how does a computer scientist romance a molecular biologist? Elliot offers to build a computer program to help Molly with her latest research project, but they discover that love just might be the winning formula - if they can only move beyond their fear and past heartbreak.

Genres: Plays, Theatre, Audiobook, Drama

Paperback

First published January 15, 2012

Reviews

[Jay French · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find myself in the middle of a streak of books about algorithms, but this was the first play and first love story in that streak. Interesting in being about grad students in science, and their interactions revolving around how the computer science guy and bio girl could learn something about their work from the other's studies. Cute, and makes me wish I had continued in college for the chances at discovery, on many levels. On audio, the recording included a lengthy discussion of the play by a scientist who explained some of the more technical topics that were part of the plot. I found the descriptions and discussion very interesting.

[Ian Carpenter · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this - didn't listen to a CD. It's so well observed and has to have audiences howling in recognition of the push-pull, undeclared, teetering dance of people taking things from cheating hook-up to relationship and bailing for another hook-up. There's so much more to it, the science/programming/math background of it all is effective, if not profound. A little heartbreaking, a little hopeful. Hope to see it live.

[Lisa · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read the script for this play and so it was very quick. Although it went heavy into science jargon in some parts, I still got the symbolism Moses was going for. Very well thought-out. I can see why his stuff has been successful.

[Shiela · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story was cute, but I'm more of a character reader, so while I usually like the difficult, awkward, intelligent characters, I just didn't "bond" (pun intended if you've read it) with Elliot. And I ended up not rooting for anyone. :\

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Captures the awkwardness of grad students deftly; puts into words the fear and hope, clumsiness and clutching at pursuing new relationships after big ones fizzle out (for the first time). Can we be loved with all our baggage and scar tissue that just keeps on accumulating?

[Gil · Rating 5 out of 5]

for full review visit http://gilwilson.wordpress.com

[Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars. Read the script. Didn’t listen to the audio, although Jason Ritter would be a great pick for Elliot. Fun moment in Act II - unexpected. Smart.

[mj manning · Rating 3 out of 5]

very good i just still am not a fan of stem plays..

[Julia Bartow Fuchs · Rating 4 out of 5]

I take back every time I said I hated biology. Biology is freaking beautiful bruh 🥲

[Emma · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is always something a little off to me about plays that try to align computer programming and love...

[Steven · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent play about love, relationships, yeast cultures, protein interactions, np complete problems and the traveling salesman problem.

[Patrick Grizzard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Smart, funny, sad, and sweet, with a moment of formal inventiveness that breaks the fourth wall in a way that feels well-earned. This is what can happen when playwrights refuse to dumb down science and engage with big ideas.