Reviews

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark by Lynn Nottage

britlitteacher's review against another edition

tense fast-paced

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

4.0

alyssabookrecs's review against another edition

4.0

Lynn Nottage is a playwright to read! I loved following Vera’s story of ambition, her rise to fame, and her disappearance. I was fascinated by her relationships with other characters.

kimberly_levaco's review against another edition

funny reflective 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

3.75

A multi media play that dissects “blackness” in Hollywood.

aderonkea's review against another edition

5.0

This play changed my brain chemistry. This play was justice for Hattie McDaniels.

pomegranatepanacea's review

fast-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

annadrinksmilk's review against another edition

dark funny informative reflective slow-paced

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

4.5

lynn nottage has literally never once missed

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug use and Alcohol

Moderate: Drug abuse, Racism, and Alcoholism

rosalindroe's review

emotional funny informative sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

callixton's review against another edition

4.0

4.5/5

not_mike's review against another edition

5.0

Play.

Phenomenal.

mccormick23's review

emotional reflective tense medium-paced

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

5.0