Reviews

Sweat by Lynn Nottage

itsemma's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

ellie_caro's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative sad tense

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

4.0

sophievigeant's review against another edition

challenging dark informative sad tense medium-paced

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

4.25

annadrinksmilk's review against another edition

funny reflective tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

has my head swimming fr

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol and Violence

Moderate: Alcoholism

jperine's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars

remigves's review against another edition

challenging reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

samit757's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective fast-paced

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

5.0

This play set my brain on fire. It is a wonderful, simple story yet with so many complexities. It touches on topics such as institutionalized racism, class aspirations, and the flaws of capitalism. Everyone should read this play 

brooklynwegner's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective tense fast-paced

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

5.0

not_mike's review against another edition

3.0

Play.

Great use of establishing dialogue, disruption, and tension in a pre-9/11 working class Pennsylvania drama.

dkrane's review against another edition

4.0

Painful, well-structured play about small fish people getting devoured by a big US economy.