Get That Hope

by Andrea Scott

80 pages, Paperback

Published October 1, 2024

Reviews

[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.75/5 - Both hilarious and heart wrenching in its relatability. It drove me crazy that some of the names were so similar (I often had to reread lines by those characters). Overall, this was short and sweet. I wish I had had a chance to see it on stage!

[Mary-Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

"It’s Jamaica’s Independence Day, Toronto is sweltering, and everyone is on edge–then the air-conditioner breaks. Loosely inspired by Eugene O’Neill’s Long Day’s Journey into Night, Andrea Scott’s Get That Hope looks at the dysfunction of a Jamaican-Canadian family that has no idea how to communicate without wounding."
I saw this play in Stratford Ontario in September, and just experienced it again in this book. It's full of love, pain and joy, and the characters are still living in my head. It's funny and poignant and gorgeous!

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you liked How Black Mothers Say I Love You, you'll probably like this as it deals with family, identity, generational conflicts, and reconciliation.