william_sg's review against another edition
5.0
Goddamnit, this may be my all-time favorite August Wilson play. The man went out on top. It rivals FENCES.
serena_hien's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Classism
azazellos_fang's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cinderrunner's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rtwilliams16's review against another edition
4.0
A fitting conclusion to August Wilson's Century Cycle. Radio Golf was the 10th and last play of the series. I really liked how it harkened back to [b:Gem of the Ocean|764325|Gem of the Ocean|August Wilson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1354209853s/764325.jpg|268788], [b:Two Trains Running|1296122|Two Trains Running|August Wilson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1328045584s/1296122.jpg|231896], and [b:King Hedley II|888792|King Hedley II|August Wilson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1354209439s/888792.jpg|397677]. Aunt Ester's presence still lives on in this play. This play focuses on topics such as black political leadership, respectability politics, and gentrification. Lastly I enjoyed how the dialogue was different compared to the previous plays. The diction was a mix of slang from the past to more everyday talk which more or less speaks to issues of class between some of the characters in this play. The conclusion is left up to the reader's interpretation which I usually don't like but I think Wilson gives us a taste for how he wants it to end.
The Century Cycle overall review: all 10 plays were good but I think [b:Fences|539282|Fences (The Century Cycle #6)|August Wilson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1481833774s/539282.jpg|60745] and Radio Golf were the best. Fences is the best as a stand alone play and Radio Golf because of how it pulls from the other plays to conclude the series. I highly recommend that you read Wilson's Century Cycle.
The Century Cycle overall review: all 10 plays were good but I think [b:Fences|539282|Fences (The Century Cycle #6)|August Wilson|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1481833774s/539282.jpg|60745] and Radio Golf were the best. Fences is the best as a stand alone play and Radio Golf because of how it pulls from the other plays to conclude the series. I highly recommend that you read Wilson's Century Cycle.
ostrowk's review against another edition
5.0
When Harmond put that war paint on, I cried. Distracting and unnecessary that Harmond and Old Joe were cousins, though. Trinity Rep production: incredible actors, all cried so powerfully on stage, elevating even some of the more heavy-handed writing to new heights.
emordnilap's review
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
fuck roosevelt
i love the connects back to Gem of the Ocean and Two Trains Running
i love the connects back to Gem of the Ocean and Two Trains Running