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Reasons to Be Pretty Happy
Neil Labute
reasons to be happy
by Neil Labute
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some praising its mature writing and realistic characters, while others find it frustrating or lacking depth. Many appreciate the humor and thematic elements, yet a few express disappointment in character development and pacing. Overall, it has both ardent advocates and vocal detractors.
Mature and thought-provoking writingRealistic and relatable charactersFunny and poignant momentsPacing can feel slowCharacter development is lacking
Synopsis
THE STORY: Three years after a contentious break-up, Steph and Greg are wondering if they can make a fresh go of it.
Trouble is, she's married to someone else and he's just embarked on a relationship with Steph's best friend, Carly, a single mom whose jealous ex-husband, Kent, has trouble articulating his feelings.
Navigating the rocky landscape of conflicting agendas and exploding emotions isn't going to be easy for any of them.
REASONS TO BE HAPPY is a funny, surprising, and poignant play about the choices and sacrifices we are willing to make in the pursuit of that often elusive ideal: happiness.
Publication
PublisherDramatists Play Service
Year2015
BindingPaperback
Pages65
PlaceNew York, NY
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780822230052
ISBN-100822230054
LCCN2016478053
LCCPS3612.A28 R427 2015
DCC812.6
reasons to be happy is a American comedy play written by Neil Labute and published by Dramatists Play Service in New York, NY (2015).
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