Pretty Fire
by Charlayne Woodard

Name: Pretty Fire
Brand: Charlayne Woodard
SKU: 9780822219422
Rating: 4.33 (71 reviews)

Highlights

Small Cast

Female

American Comedy

What readers are saying

Readers find Pretty Fire to be a deeply moving and engaging autobiographical work by Charlayne Woodard. Many appreciate the powerful storytelling and emotional depth presented through her unique perspective as a young black woman in New York. The performance, even when experienced through an audiobook, captivates audiences with its beautiful blend of humor and heartache.

Powerful storytellingDeep emotional impactEngaging performanceSome felt it was just entertaining

Synopsis

A play for one actress, taking each of the parts in turn, portrays stages in the life of an African American girl, including her premature birth into a strong and loving family, her first encounters with racism in the North and the Klan in the South, sexual assault, and a religious experience through the power of gospel music