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Feb 11, 2022
Nadine in NY Jones
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it was amazing
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It's a classic for a reason. I don't usually enjoy plays, but I found this so engaging, it was like reading a novel. It's amazing that she was so young when she wrote this, and a great sadness that she died just a few years later.
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I really enjoy this play. Sometimes I find reading things for school burdensome, but I do enjoy this play and I am looking forward to seeing how my juniors react to it.
The play may be somewhat dated, but I find the description of an African-American family in Chicago interacting with their dreams fascinating. It is dramatic and touching without ever seeming patronizing or over-the-top.
The struggles of the character Walter and his ultimate redemption are moving. I would love to see this play pe ...more
The play may be somewhat dated, but I find the description of an African-American family in Chicago interacting with their dreams fascinating. It is dramatic and touching without ever seeming patronizing or over-the-top.
The struggles of the character Walter and his ultimate redemption are moving. I would love to see this play pe ...more
Makes me really want to see the play instead of just hearing the manuscript. But this version was so well done too by all the actors—recommend this version.
I really enjoyed reading this play. It has been a while since I have read a play.
Jul 04, 2008
Meera
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Melissa Seng
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