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The Woodsman
Steven Fechter
The Woods
by David Mamet
What readers are saying
Readers have mixed feelings about the play, with some praising its character study and dialogue, while others express disappointment in its execution and emotional impact. The divide is evident, as a majority find it underwhelming compared to Mamet's other works, feeling disconnected from the characters and story.
Brilliant character studyUnique dialogue styleInteresting exploration of themesLacks emotional potencyCharacters feel disconnectedDrawn-out and tedious
Synopsis
A portrait of two young lovers spending a night in his family's cabin in the woods offers insight into the actions and emotions of people in love
Press Reviews
"A beautifully conceived love story."
— The Chicago Tribune
"[Mamet's] language has never been so precise, pure, and affecting."
— The New York Times
Publication
PublisherSamuel French
Year1979
BindingPaperback
EditionFirst Edition
Pages64
PlaceNew York
LanguageEnglish
ISBN-139780573618192
ISBN-100573618194
The Woods is a American play written by David Mamet and published by Samuel French in New York (1979).
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Samuel French · 1979 · 64 pp
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