Appropriate
by Branden Jacobs-jenkins

Name: Appropriate
Brand: Branden Jacobs-jenkins
SKU: 9780822231912
Rating: 4.35 (1216 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

American Drama Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers generally find the play to be an intense and thought-provoking exploration of family dynamics and history. Many appreciate the depth of the characters and the intricate relationships portrayed throughout the narrative. The writing is praised for its wit and powerful themes, making it a memorable read that resonates long after finishing. Some readers, however, feel that the play's intensity may be overwhelming for certain tastes.

Engaging character dynamicsThought-provoking themesBrilliant writingEmotionally impactfulIntensity may be overwhelming for some

Synopsis

Every estranged member of the Lafayette clan has descended upon the crumbling Arkansas homestead to settle the accounts of the newly-dead patriarch.

As his three adult children sort through a lifetime of hoarded mementos and junk, they collide over clutter, debt, and a contentious family history.

But after a disturbing discovery surfaces among their father's possessions, the reunion takes a turn for the explosive, unleashing a series of crackling surprises and confrontations.

ThemesFamilies Families--Drama PS3560.A2583 A67 2016