104 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780822223009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Publication date: 01 February 2008
Description
One of the most bracing and critically acclaimed plays in recent history, August: Osage County is a portrait of the dysfunctional American family at its finest—and absolute worst. When the patriarch of the Weston clan disappears one hot summer nig...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,185 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
tense 60%
sad 59%
reflective 31%
funny 29%
challenging 27%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 32%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Incest, Suicide, Death of parentMinor
Alcoholism, Cancer, Infidelity104 pages • first pub 2008 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780822223009
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Publication date: 01 February 2008
Description
One of the most bracing and critically acclaimed plays in recent history, August: Osage County is a portrait of the dysfunctional American family at its finest—and absolute worst. When the patriarch of the Weston clan disappears one hot summer nig...
Community Reviews Summary of 1,185 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
tense 60%
sad 59%
reflective 31%
funny 29%
challenging 27%
mysterious 6%
adventurous 1%
hopeful 1%
Pace
medium 28%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 70% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
No: 34% | Yes: 34% | It's complicated: 32%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | Yes: 8%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 77% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 8%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Addiction, Drug abuse, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Incest, Suicide, Death of parentMinor
Alcoholism, Cancer, Infidelity