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Our Town by Thornton Wilder

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torianne9413's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

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eyreibreathe's review against another edition

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5.0

I just finished my annual reading of this wonderful work. I discovered Our Town when I played a role in it my sophomore year of high school, and my love for it was immediate. Not only is it my favorite play I've ever been in, it's my favorite play ever....one of my favorite pieces of literature ever actually. I love it more each time I read it. And it never fails - each year, I think I won't cry, and each year I weep like a baby. So beautiful and moving...

schinko94's review against another edition

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5.0

One of my very favorite plays (in which I had the honor of playing Simon Stinson). Thornton Wilder is an expert at showing why one should appreciate the little things.

emchuah's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

cschmi46's review against another edition

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5.0

An absolutely flawless masterwork.

mmulligan04's review against another edition

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4.0

The key is to imagine the way the play would be presented visually- it's clear that the simplistic nature of the set is what much of the emotion of the play relies on.