Choir Boy
Choir Boy
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Brief
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Play • Fiction
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EducationCharles R. Drew Prep School • Contemporary
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LGBTQ+•
Education2012
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Choir Boy, by Tarell Alvin McCraney, is a play that follows a young Black student at an elite prep school grappling with his identity and sexuality. As a talented singer, he struggles with acceptance and finding his voice amid institutional pressures and personal challenges, exploring themes of belonging and self-discovery.
Emotional
Contemplative
Bittersweet
Inspirational
Heartwarming
Reviews & Readership
562 ratings
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Review Roundup
Choir Boy by Tarell Alvin McCraney has been praised for its poignant exploration of identity, race, and sexuality, featuring a compelling narrative set in a prep school. The play's strong character development and musical elements are highlights. Some critiques point to a desire for deeper exploration of secondary characters. Overall, it’s an impactful, thought-provoking work.
Who Should Read Choir Boy?
A reader who enjoys Choir Boy by Tarell Alvin McCraney likely appreciates coming-of-age stories grappling with identity and faith, similar to those explored in The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon or The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky.
562 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
120
Play • Fiction
•
EducationCharles R. Drew Prep School • Contemporary
•
LGBTQ+•
Education2012
Adult
18+ years
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