Reviews

Radio Golf by August Wilson

annaknitsandreads's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.5

cinderrunner's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense medium-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? Yes

5.0

rtwilliams16's review against another edition

4.0

A fitting conclusion to August Wilson's Century Cycle. Radio Golf was the 10th and last play of the series. I really liked how it harkened back to [b:Gem of the Ocean|764325|Gem of the Ocean|August Wilson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1354209853s/764325.jpg|268788], [b:Two Trains Running|1296122|Two Trains Running|August Wilson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328045584s/1296122.jpg|231896], and [b:King Hedley II|888792|King Hedley II|August Wilson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1354209439s/888792.jpg|397677]. Aunt Ester's presence still lives on in this play. This play focuses on topics such as black political leadership, respectability politics, and gentrification. Lastly I enjoyed how the dialogue was different compared to the previous plays. The diction was a mix of slang from the past to more everyday talk which more or less speaks to issues of class between some of the characters in this play. The conclusion is left up to the reader's interpretation which I usually don't like but I think Wilson gives us a taste for how he wants it to end.


The Century Cycle overall review: all 10 plays were good but I think [b:Fences|539282|Fences (The Century Cycle #6)|August Wilson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1481833774s/539282.jpg|60745] and Radio Golf were the best. Fences is the best as a stand alone play and Radio Golf because of how it pulls from the other plays to conclude the series. I highly recommend that you read Wilson's Century Cycle.

ostrowk's review against another edition

5.0

When Harmond put that war paint on, I cried. Distracting and unnecessary that Harmond and Old Joe were cousins, though. Trinity Rep production: incredible actors, all cried so powerfully on stage, elevating even some of the more heavy-handed writing to new heights.

lmshearer's review against another edition

medium-paced

4.0

emordnilap's review

challenging reflective slow-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

5.0

fuck roosevelt
i love the connects back to Gem of the Ocean and Two Trains Running

20eashton's review against another edition

challenging inspiring reflective 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

3.5

justsimplehonestjuice's review against another edition

4.0

I love the metaphors and plot development August Wilson uses in this play! It's a solid work that touches both the sociological issues Americans face today (racism, gentrification, gaining a 'seat at the table') while also touching on big ideas of the human condition (how do we reconcile our wants and morals in a society that disadvantages us?) Brilliant.

kelso's review

emotional informative reflective tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes

4.5

sisithelyricist's review against another edition

5.0

AMAZING. This touched me so many times. There is so much truth in this text. It's amazing. Heartfelt. Relatable. Wilson outdid himself here. Beautiful, beautiful play.