Reviews

Our Town by Thornton Wilder

corinnel's review against another edition

reflective sad medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.25

prichard's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

abbileigh101's review against another edition

4.0

“Do any human beings ever realize life while they live it? -every, every minute?”

“no”

a super short and simple read, I got it from one of those neighborhood little libraries on a whim and i’m glad I did. like I said it’s an extremely simple story but offers some good insights on life, love and death that we all know but tend to ignore.

bobbysbooks's review against another edition

4.0

Das Theaterstück zeigt das alltägliche Leben in einer Kleinstadt, mit den Familien Webb und Gibbs im Fokus. Doch im großen und ganzen geht es um viel mehr. Was ist der Sinn des Lebens? Wie nutzen wir unsere Zeit? Nehmen wir uns genug Zeit für das, was uns wirklich wichtig ist? Ein Werk, das so viele Fragen aufwirft, über die man viel zu selten nachdenkt.

kelly_inthe419's review against another edition

4.0

This slice of life story in pre-war America is a warmhearted look at life, love and community. The third act in particular is thoughtful and intelligent, leaving the audience with much to ponder about living life while you can.

I met the characters Emily, George, Mr Gibbs and the rest of the town folk. Split into three acts, the third is by far the most emotional and heart wrenching.

“Does anybody realize what life is while they’re living it - every, every day?”

Our Town a fairly slow and intimate portrait of one town and its residents, perfect for fans of Wendell Berry or Elizabeth Strout

rebby222's review against another edition

inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.25

ashmeanything's review against another edition

4.0

I bought this on my quest to purchase as many acclaimed plays as possible, and I didn't expect to like it as much as I do. There's something about the bare-bones staging and just-enough vignettes that really speak to its point, highlighting the fleeting nature of small moments. Wilder knew when to focus on each element and how, leaving only the important parts that serve the story. Albeit a touch evangelical for me, I do think most people can relate to the premise of watching life pass by too quickly. The primary documents and added research were a fun addition to this version, and it gets a bonus thumbs up for having maybe the best foreword I've ever read!

Content warning for death, grief, and suicide.

gabi___mn's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

sophia_joy17's review against another edition

emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

pamiverson's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-paced

3.5