Beautiful Words
by Sean Riley

Name: Beautiful Words
Brand: Sean Riley
SKU: 9780868198323
Rating: 3.43 (20 reviews)

Beautiful Words Book Cover — Beautiful Words Cover

Highlights

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Large Cast

Australian & New Zealand

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the good message conveyed in the play, though some feel that the large number of characters hinders deep connections. Overall, it is seen as a worthwhile experience, especially for educational settings.

Good messageEngaging for English classToo many characters to connect deeply

Synopsis

An epic chronicle of the refugee experience, Beautiful Words weaves together three very different stories of survival, told through the eyes of three children in different times and places.

The outcome is heart-rending, humorous, and surprising by turns.

From the horrors of Auschwitz Concentration Camp in the final days of World War II, to Taliban-ruled Kabul, to present day Australia, this enthralling play presents a rich tapestry of human experience, overlapping lives, and the bonds that unite generations.

Over three hours, with some 20 characters, Beautiful Words tells an engaging story with poignant comedy and unashamed feeling.