Fences [PB,1986]

by August_Wilson

Fences by August Wilson. New American Library,1986

Genres: Plays

Paperback

Reviews

[Bella Fiorucci · Rating 3 out of 5]

I read this my sophomore year of high school and it was definitely better the second time. Also, I read it while watching the movie and that was a really great experience

[Vision Wonken · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fences By August Wilson
This book was an interesting read, I had a heart for Cory because growing up and having a father like his would've driven me nuts. Troy to me as a reader is living proof that a protagonist does not have to be likable, They need to be interesting and appealing to the audience. As much as I didn't like Troy as a character, He was fun to read and understand his thoughts. The ending is good, It captures the ending of finally finding peace but also uses a great metaphor to close the story

[Anjela · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read it in one sitting. August storytelling is so compelling. I would have loved to see this on Broadway with the icon himself, James Earl Jones as Troy. The movie did very well at capturing August’s genius in storytelling.

[Lindsey Saez Harrington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Second year I've read this book with 11 grade students. They really enjoy it. This year we were also able to see the play performed at a local theater. Troy and Rose are complex characters who are relatable and whose relationship we talk about a lot in class.

[Manuel Zapata · Rating 5 out of 5]

“That’s the way that go!”

[Kevin Braswell · Rating 4 out of 5]

impossible to not hear James Earl Jones when reading Troy Maxon's lines. I cried at the end.

[Julia Bucci · Rating 5 out of 5]

“When the sins of our fathers visit us
We do not have to play host.
We can banish them with forgiveness
As God, in his His Largeness and Laws.”