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"Birthday Pieis a clever, smartly written tale that once again proves how great a storyteller Arthur Wooten actually is. A tasty treat from beginning to end."-Greg Archer,The Huffington PostWhen Lex Martindale, a New York City writer, goes home to celebrate his birthday and say goodbye to his dying father, he struggles with whether or not to share with his eccentric Southern family news of his own life-threatening situation. As we travel through seventy years of the Martindales' rich and colorful history, unearthing forbidden loves, shattered hopes and tenacious dreams, we realize that this reunion is a volatile turning point in all of their lives. But as anger, resentments and jealousies erupt to the surface, it's their laughter and irreverent sense of humor that prevails allowing for a quiet healing in this bittersweet, moving portrait, of the all-American family."Birthday Pie is one of the most original, relevant and touching stories I have ever read."-Debbie Allen, Director, Writer, Actress, Dancer Kirjastojen kuvailuja ei löytynyt. |
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I was quickly absorbed into the fabric of this story. From the sharp, witty dialogue to the genuine emotion, Birthday Pie is wonderfully told. Wooten skilfully combines humour and drama and I found myself alternately giggling and near tears.
First produced as a play, the bones are still evident in Birthday Pie’s larger than life characters. The idiosyncratic cast are saved from becoming caricatures because of the depth Wooten injects them with. Beneath the veneer of eccentricity are individuals with genuine personality. Each member of the family is vividly brought to life through a patchwork of memories that informs the person they have become. Their relationship with each other reveals that the truth of these characters lies somewhere in the middle. The interaction between such strong personalities is naturally contentious but despite the frustrated banter and facade of ambivalence, there is a genuine sense of love and affection between them.
A heartwarming story despite the tragedy that is waiting to unfold, Birthday Pie is a wonderfully entertaining read and I am happy to recommend it. ( )