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The Detroit Project: Three Plays

Dominique Morisseau
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The Detroit Project: Three Plays

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2018

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Dominique Morisseau

The Detroit Project: Three Plays

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Detroit, Michigan • Various Decades

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Detroit Project: Three Plays by Dominique Morisseau is a trilogy exploring the socio-economic struggles and resilience of Detroit residents. It consists of "Detroit '67," "Paradise Blue," and "Skeleton Crew," each capturing the challenges and hopes of individuals during pivotal moments in the city's history.

Gritty

Emotional

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.6

149 ratings

92%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Detroit Project: Three Plays by Dominique Morisseau is praised for its powerful storytelling and authentic portrayal of Detroit's socio-economic challenges. Critics admire her complex characters and masterful dialogue, though some suggest the narrative could occasionally feel heavy-handed. Overall, it's a compelling and insightful theatrical work that resonates with audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Detroit Project: Three Plays?

Readers who enjoy The Detroit Project: Three Plays by Dominique Morisseau likely appreciate socially conscious theater exploring race, community, and resilience. Fans of August Wilson's The Pittsburgh Cycle or Anna Deavere Smith's Fires in the Mirror would find Morisseau's work compelling and thought-provoking.

4.6

149 ratings

92%

Loved it

5%

Mixed feelings

3%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Detroit, Michigan • Various Decades

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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