That Summer
by David French
What readers are saying
Readers find 'That Summer' to be a haunting and poignant exploration of nostalgia and familial relationships. The play effectively blends timelines, creating an emotional resonance without causing confusion. Many appreciate the depth and complexity of the characters as they reflect on their past.
Synopsis
A woman returns to cottage country where, years before, she and her sister both fell in love with local boys, and their lives changed unalterably.
Cinematic in its feel and pacing, recalling the 1950s genre of Dirty Dancing and My American Cousin, That Summer is a meditation on what endures of fleeting moments.
Cast of 5 women and 3 men.
Publication
That Summer is a Canadian play written by David French and published by Talon Books in Vancouver, B.C (2000).
Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle, Apple Books (eISBN 9780889229693).
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1st Edition
Talon Books · 2000 · 128 pp
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