The Dream of the Burning Boy

by David West Read

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Genres: Plays

52 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 2011

Reviews

[sam lucas · Rating 2 out of 5]

grown men stop writing about teenage girls challenge

[Michael McClain · Rating 3 out of 5]

In this play, six characters experience six different levels of grief. Inaction, regret, guilt, denial and anguish are all explored when a high school English teacher's favorite student suddenly dies from a brain aneurysm. David West Read's writes the characters authentically with wit and hardly any overly sentimental notes. I felt like I could've been in high school with any of these characters, they were very recognizable. The big twist in the midway point seemed a little far-fetched to me but West Read sells it by the end.

[Joey · Rating 2 out of 5]

Clearly wants to be groundbreaking and edgy but comes off as a cocky first-year’s final project he (always a he) gets a C+ on. Has some good moments, but is usually either insanely boring or genuinely embarrassing to read. Physically rolled my eyes at some parts and was just really confused at others. I’d skip.

[Joe Szalinski · Rating 5 out of 5]

Was in Slippery Rock University’s student production of this piece. I played Steve. Masterful writing. Wonderful stuff!

[Isabel Pierce · Rating 4 out of 5]

This made me sob harder than I want to admit.

[Maddie Small · Rating 5 out of 5]

So moving... probably one of my favorite plays now! Loved the cheekiness of the teenagers

[Roxane · Rating 3 out of 5]

lil flat but good enough

[norah perfetto · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[keerit 🌠]

i was rachel

[AveryMadGirl · Rating 2 out of 5]

i love kyle

[Noah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Idk I didn't *hate* this book but it felt meh for me. Like a plain chicken breast or something. It felt like it was trying very hard to be edgy and contemporary but the twist didn't land and I could not be bothered to care about any of these characters.

[Lyndsi Skewes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing play! It has some great monologues and scenes! I couldn't put it down. Full of honesty