Released: 1985
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is a black comedy entwining the lives of people involved in theater. Pulitzer-Prize winning
Janet Burroway has very original style, and readers will not need to be a fan of theater and drama to enjoy this novel.
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shares the stories of the lives of a few core characters: flouncy costume designer Shaara Soole, her ex-husband and theater director Boyd Soole, Boyd's new, young wife Wendy Soole, and Gene Keyes, a low-class laborer vying for Shaara's affections. Each character is quirky but we come to love all of them for their odd ways. Wendy has super exciting and crazy experiences; while Shaara's struggles to accept Gene into her life are equally comical.
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is raw, sarcastic, and gross at times, which makes it uniquely charming.
Details on Boyd's play are an afterthought and not as much as a focal point in the story as readers might initially think. The kookiness and climax of
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is shocking and unforgettable, and readers will put the book down with a wry smile on their faces.
Although the book was published in 1985, its material is not time-sensitive and can definitely be considered classic.
Janet Burroway has great talent and after many years of taking a break, recently released post-9/11 novel entitled
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