Leaving Home
by David French

Name: Leaving Home
Brand: David French
SKU: 9780573611889
Rating: 3.35 (155 reviews)

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Highlights

Small Cast

Female

Male

Present DayInterior SetContemporary Costumes/Street ClothesAmerican

What readers are saying

Readers appreciate the emotional depth and relatable themes of family struggles in 'Leaving Home.' Many find the portrayal of the Mercer family, dealing with their past and future, to be both heart-wrenching and poignant. The writing is often described as beautifully executed, capturing the essence of Canadian life and culture.

Emotionally compelling narrativeExpertly written dialogueRelatable family dynamicsSome themes feel outdated

Synopsis

Drama

Characters: 4 male 3 female

Interior Set An exceptional drama by an award winning Canadian playwright.

The Mercer family's cohesiveness is being torn asunder.

The subtle threads of mutual understanding confidence and trust have come unraveled.

The key character is the patriarch Jacob a man obsessed with making his two sons reflections of himself.

A complex man sometimes compassionate and often contradictory who inspires rebellion in his sons Billy and Ben.

Press Reviews

"The lacerating quality of inter-family warfare carries both superb comedy and powerful emotional force...an overwhelming dramatic experience."
— The Toronto Star