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A review by mariakureads
A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
challenging
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Families are complex and this audiobook of the Broadway recording showcases the complexion of the Younger family, an African American family with dreams of more.
Dreams of more wealth, with more wealth one can buy more essentials like a home, a car, higher education and be able to live with comfort and knowledge that you've provided for the family which is something that Lena strives for and that's her thinking as at the start of the book we learn that she's to receive a check, as her husband has passed away, which everyone is aware of as they're on the lookout for its arrival.
Her son, Walter, already has plans for his Mama's money that have everything to do with him getting out of his job being a driver to some white man, and being his own "man" but Lena has dreams too and plans to use that money to fulfill those leading to discourse as we are privy to seeing what money, greed, and the idea of easy money can do.
Dreams of more wealth, with more wealth one can buy more essentials like a home, a car, higher education and be able to live with comfort and knowledge that you've provided for the family which is something that Lena strives for and that's her thinking as at the start of the book we learn that she's to receive a check, as her husband has passed away, which everyone is aware of as they're on the lookout for its arrival.
Her son, Walter, already has plans for his Mama's money that have everything to do with him getting out of his job being a driver to some white man, and being his own "man" but Lena has dreams too and plans to use that money to fulfill those leading to discourse as we are privy to seeing what money, greed, and the idea of easy money can do.
Content Warnings
Minor: Alcoholism, Racism, Death of parent, Pregnancy