Fifth of July by Lanford Wilson

Fifth of July

Lanford Wilson

86 pages first pub 1978 (editions)

fiction play emotional informative slow-paced

Description

Ken Talley, a Vietnam vet who lost his legs in combat, lives in a farmhouse in rural Missouri with his lover, Jed. Traumatized and bitter, Ken struggles to find meaning in his life. As he contemplates selling the farmhouse, old friends and family ...

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Community Reviews Summary of 35 reviews

Moods

challenging 100%
emotional 100%
funny 100%
reflective 100%
relaxing 100%
sad 100%

Pace

slow 100%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

Yes: 100%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 100%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 100%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 100%

Average rating

3.31

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