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breezysbookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
redisreading's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
hanmacray's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
heatherd's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I have almost zero experience reading plays, but to my untrained ears/eyes, this is an excellent play, one I truly enjoyed. The way its written makes it super easy to picture it on the stage, and in fact I would love to see a live production if the option ever presents itself. The plot moves, there are some serious scenes, and every word and cue is chosen with such specificity and clarity. I really loved this.
elenalejandra's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
jovanas_cloud's review against another edition
4.0
I'm going to be straight up honest and say that Beneatha is the best character here. It is very obvious that every character here represents one problem or a typical person of black community of that time. Mama - the religious older lady, Walter - the (overly) ambitious man, Ruth - just be a mom and a houseworker is enough for her, Beneatha - the (rightfully) ambitious woman, Travis - just a regular kid. Personally, I believe that Beneatha is the only character that is realistic, she brought up great points of religion with which I agree (but she got beaten by her mom), I like how she is ambitious and works hard for her dreams unlike her brother Walter who is almost on his knees begging for that check so he could invest in a very suspicious liquor store.
This is not a review, just a simple Beneatha appreciation post because she is taken for granted by her family.
This is not a review, just a simple Beneatha appreciation post because she is taken for granted by her family.
andalucia's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jenzhg's review
4.0
4/5 ⭐️
I had to read this for school but it didn’t deter me from not loving this book.
Every character is so multifaceted and every prop holds so much symbolism which only just makes this play script so much more memorable and amazing.
Like each character was so deeply intricate and complex. Walter (I’ll admit) was a douchebag for like a good 7/8 of the play, but he isn’t just a douchebag because he wants to be. Or with Ruth, who’s the first women in the Younger household to receive higher education—-how we can see how this education differs her perspectives/opinion
with Mama and Ruth. To put it simply, every aspect, every character, every prop and setting all have a purpose and I am such a whore for that
Additionally, this book represented a few of my firsts. It was my first time reading a play script and it was my first time ever reading a book written completely in AAVE. Which I loved so much.
Besides the use of AAVE because of the author’s race and heritage, the AAVE also fits so well with the narrative of the story—-how the Younger family ultimately decides to say fuck you to Lindner and moves in to a completely white neighborhood—-how they basically grow into their race and heritage.
Arguably, the AAVE could’ve been used throughout the story as it is a play script and thus filled completely with dialogue. Regardless, I loved that aspect of the narrative structure and thinks that it elevated the tone of voice in “A Raisin In the Sun” so much more!!
I had to read this for school but it didn’t deter me from not loving this book.
Every character is so multifaceted and every prop holds so much symbolism which only just makes this play script so much more memorable and amazing.
Like each character was so deeply intricate and complex. Walter (I’ll admit) was a douchebag for like a good 7/8 of the play, but he isn’t just a douchebag because he wants to be. Or with Ruth, who’s the first women in the Younger household to receive higher education—-how we can see how this education differs her perspectives/opinion
with Mama and Ruth. To put it simply, every aspect, every character, every prop and setting all have a purpose and I am such a whore for that
Additionally, this book represented a few of my firsts. It was my first time reading a play script and it was my first time ever reading a book written completely in AAVE. Which I loved so much.
Besides the use of AAVE because of the author’s race and heritage, the AAVE also fits so well with the narrative of the story—-how the Younger family ultimately decides to say fuck you to Lindner and moves in to a completely white neighborhood—-how they basically grow into their race and heritage.
Arguably, the AAVE could’ve been used throughout the story as it is a play script and thus filled completely with dialogue. Regardless, I loved that aspect of the narrative structure and thinks that it elevated the tone of voice in “A Raisin In the Sun” so much more!!