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Haven't seen the movie, but it was easy for me to imagine James Earl a Jones in the main role of Troy Maxson. It is a short play, but not a quick read with the many issues raised. It revealed a descriptive picture of the challenges of that time and for this family and man in particular. Recommend.
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This is the sixth book in the century cycle, but the fifth play I've read in the series and it is the best by far.
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Wonderful play, certainly deserving of all of the accolades it’s received: Pulitzer, Tony and so many more. Knowing that James Earl Jones originated the role had me picturing him and hearing his voice throughout. #ReadHarder2020 #challenge #6
Since I had recently read Of Mice and Men which is another dark bit of realism, my first thought was "Wilson does well what Steinbeck tried to do." Wilson inserts you into a world with flawed characters in difficult circumstances. There is no villain in the story just imperfect heroes in a harsh world. A worthy read.
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This was ok. Not one of my favorites...
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