The Distance
by Deborah Bruce

The Distance Book Cover
The Distance Cover

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Readers find this play to be a compelling examination of character motivations and narrative structure. Many appreciate the unexpected comedic moments and the clever delivery of exposition. Overall, it is seen as a strong addition to the author's body of work.

Clever expositionStrong character explorationFunny momentsSnappy dialogueUneven character motivations

Synopsis

Good friends should be there for one another, no matter what.

But when Bea returns home after five years abroad, having made a bold choice about her life, old friends struggle to support her, or even to understand.

One night in Brighton, things threaten to slide into chaos.

The Distance was a finalist for the 2012-13 Susan Smith Blackburn Prize.

Publication

Year2015
BindingPaperback
Pages104
PlaceLondon
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139781848424449
ISBN-101848424442
LCCPR6102.R85 D57 2014
DCC822/.92

The Distance is a British comedy play written by Deborah Bruce and published by Nick Hern Books in London (2015).

Digital editions available on Amazon Kindle.

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