August: Osage County (TCG Edition) (Paperback)

from PiperUp

Loved it! So much family dysfunction in such a short play. Officially my favorite play ever! I can honestly say that I don't want to be like any of these women when I "grow up". My family is the Waltons compared to this family! Night Mom. Goodnight Dad. See you in the morning my dear brothers. Fa...

from Devil_llama

I was uncertain about this play when I first saw it. A second viewing (the film) left me somewhat more positive. It is in the reading that I have finally come to realize the weight of this play (and I am not referring to the 3.5 hour running time; I was aware of that from the first viewing). The ...

from Y2Ash

This was my first Tracy Letts play and it was a good one. Simply put, this is a dysfunctional family drama. Capital D for dysfunctional; it puts the FUN in dysfunctional.Okay, now I'm done with the puns.Tracy Letts is very good with his dialogue. It's quick, smart, and witty. There was hilarity i...

from Ceilidhann

How could you not love Tracy Letts?

from bookworm12

This play dives deep into the inner workings of the Weston family and revels in their dysfunction. The family has serious issues, pills, alcohol, adultery, weed, etc., but it also has heart. The story and writing reminded me of Tennessee Williams' work, southern families full of conflict and pain...