Strange Snow
by Stephen Metcalfe

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Interior SetComedy

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Readers appreciate the intriguing character dynamics and find the characters themselves to be interesting and likable. Some express familiarity with the plot due to its connection with the movie 'Jacknife,' which enhances their enjoyment. However, a few note that the ending may come off as strange or abrupt.

Intriguing character dynamicsInteresting and likable charactersEnjoyable connection to 'Jacknife'Strange or abrupt ending

Synopsis

It is 5 am.

on the first day of the fishing season and Megs is determined to get his buddy up, but David has a terrible hang over that is not entirely from last night's drinking.

Megs and David served together in Vietnam, and David still blames himself for the death of their pal Bobby.

David lives with his sister Martha, a high school teacher who is enjoying a budding romance with the delightful Megs.

Together, they endeavor to convince David he has to get past the war and get on with life.

Press Reviews

"Metcalfe writes with a sense of humor, and an ear for idiom."

— Village Voice

"What recommends Strange Snow is its basic humanity and the credibility of its affirmation."

— Christian Science Monitor

Publication

PublisherSamuel French
Year1983
BindingPaperback
Pages74
ISBN-139780573618888
ISBN-100573618887

Strange Snow is a comedy play written by Stephen Metcalfe and published by Samuel French (1983).

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