43 pages 1 hour read

Larissa Fasthorse

The Thanksgiving Play

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2019

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Larissa Fasthorse's The Thanksgiving Play is lauded for its sharp wit and incisive critique of performative allyship in theater. Critics appreciate its clever script and the nuanced way it tackles sensitive themes. However, some feel the humor sometimes undercuts the gravity of the issues. Overall, it's praised for its boldness and originality.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Thanksgiving Play?

Readers who appreciate satirical comedy with a critical edge will enjoy The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa Fasthorse. Fans of works like David Mamet's Race and Tracy Letts' August: Osage County will find Fasthorse's sharp wit and exploration of cultural sensitivities engaging and thought-provoking.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Genre
Realistic Fiction
Play: Comedy / Satire
Humor
Topics
Holidays & Occasions
Education
Themes
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Identity: Indigenous
Identity: Race