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Slave Play

Jeremy O. Harris
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Slave Play

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2020

Book Brief

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Jeremy O. Harris

Slave Play

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2020
Book Details
Pages

162

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris examines race, trauma, and sexuality through an experimental therapy session attended by interracial couples. Set on a plantation, the play explores complex power dynamics and historical legacies influencing the characters' identities and relationships. It challenges perceptions and encourages dialogue on race and privilege.

Challenging

Emotional

Unnerving

Dark

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.4

2,669 ratings

83%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Jeremy O. Harris's Slave Play challenges audiences with its provocative exploration of race, power dynamics, and intimacy. Praise centers on its bold narrative and unflinching examination of societal issues. However, some critics find its confrontational approach divisive and unsettling. Its unique blend of humor and discomfort creates a compelling, if controversial, theatrical experience.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Slave Play?

A reader drawn to Slave Play by Jeremy O. Harris likely appreciates provocative and boundary-pushing theater that explores race, sexuality, and power dynamics. Fans of Angels in America by Tony Kushner or Beloved by Toni Morrison may find similar thematic depths and societal critiques engaging.

4.4

2,669 ratings

83%

Loved it

11%

Mixed feelings

6%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

162

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Virginia • Contemporary

Publication Year

2020

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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