This book contains two dramas, which both consist of only one act and are (in my humble opinion) rather strange.
'The Celebration' deals with social criticism, and focuses on communicational problems like no one really listens to the other characters but in turn all of them complain about the fact, that no one listens or cares and that people are rather superficial when dealing with others. While each character notes for itself this particular problem, most of them have something very intimate to say, which is mostly politely replied to but not really regarded.
'The Room' is equally critical, though the tone is quite different. Only few characters are employed of which Mrs. Hudd definitely has the largest part. Whenever she says something it seems more to assure and convince herself of her being all right, than to have a conversation. She is a pretty selfcentered person and needs conversation only to acknowledge her opinion. When she gets a visitor her life turns upside down and her mask falls.

The language mainly in 'The Celebration' is rather rude. The characters' habit of monologue-like speeches can become annoying at times, but if you bear with it, the punchline will repay you. If those scenes hadn't that much truth in them they'd be a lot more funny, though the annoyance outweighs the comical moments. ( )