Good Grief (Anyanwu)
by Ngozi Anyanwu

Name: Good Grief (Anyanwu)
Brand: Ngozi Anyanwu
SKU: 9780822240235
Rating: 4.1 (193 reviews)

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What readers are saying

Readers find 'Good Grief' to be a beautifully written exploration of love and loss, resonating deeply with those who have experienced grief. Many appreciate the authenticity of the characters and the emotional depth of the story, often noting its ability to provoke tears and reflection. Overall, it's celebrated for its powerful performance and poignant narrative that connects with the audience on a personal level.

Beautifully written and performedAuthentic characters and emotional depthPowerful exploration of griefResonates with personal experiencesSome found it hard to follow at times

Synopsis

THE STORY: GOOD GRIEF follows Nkechi, or N—a med-school dropout, a first-generation Nigerian, a would-be goddess—as she navigates first loves and losses, and tries to find answers in her parents, the boy next door, and the stars.

Press Reviews

"[GOOD GRIEF] dares to be as fanciful, histrionic, awkward and downright terrified as young people are in that period when the hormones kick in and emotions seesaw between extremes…Ms. Anyanwu’s language…reaches for the stars within the darkness…[a] sweet and sorrowful play.” —The New York Times. “With theatrical agility and emotional intelligence, [GOOD GRIEF] explor[es] not what grief actually looks like but what it feels like from the inside, the weird internal labyrinth that we’re forced to navigate in the wake of a great loss.” —New York Magazine. “…Anyanwu has a specific talent: She can craft an exchange in which two people reveal how much they care about each other. In GOOD GRIEF, her satisfyingly unsad tragedy…the playwright indulges that gift to its utmost…we see family members, friends or lovers express their deep attachments in light, speakable little moments."
— Time Out New York