The Whales Of August
by David Berry

Name: The Whales Of August
Brand: David Berry
SKU: 9780822212348
Rating: 3.61 (31 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

90 minsInterior SetAmerican Drama

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the deep exploration of familial bonds and aging in this play. The simplicity of the story coupled with its profound themes resonates well with the audience, making it a significant work for many. Set in a nostalgic background, the portrayal of the sisters' relationship is particularly moving.

Deep exploration of familial bondsProfound and simple storyBeautifully written dialogueSome found it a bit slow

Synopsis

THE STORY: The scene is a beach house on an island off the Maine coast, where two widowed sisters, Sarah Walker and Elizabeth Strong, have been summering for many years, Elizabeth, the eldest and now blind, has grown increasingly reclusive and irri

ThemesAmerican Drama

Press Reviews

"A sensitive and gently humorous study of two widowed sisters moving into the twilight of their lives, where the richness of past memories and the fading promise of the future come into dubious battle. “This is not a play about the pathos of aging, but a call for choice and renewal."
— The New York Times