Ratings76
Average rating3.8
First published in 1959, this plays tells the story of a poor African American family during the 1950's. They are waiting for an insurance check since Walter Sr., Mama's husband passed away. This play has 3 generations of a family living in a two-bedroom apartment. This play is a 3-3.5/5 stars for me. I enjoyed the messages in this story and the overall themes but I found most of the characters to be unlikeable and annoying. I am a very character driven reader so if I don't like the characters or dislike them in a good way, the book or play just won't impact me. I did like some of the characters like Benetha and her whole situation but the other characters were just too annoying to me. The message in this play is fantastic though.
A heartwarming (at times frustrating) play about being a black family living in Chicago in the 1950's. I enjoyed it, but don't have any strong feelings about it.
i want MORE. it was so so good i can't wait to watch the play now after reading
[11th Grade]
Out of all of the books I had to read this year for school, this one was the least boring.
This was probably one of the books they were talking about in American Fiction.
P.S. Best read with the audiobook.