Drawer Boy
Drawer Boy
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2008
Book Brief
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Play • Fiction
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Modern Classic Fiction•
EducationRural Canada • 1970s
2008
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
Drawer Boy by Michael Healey is a play focused on the lives of two aging farmers whose world is disrupted when a young actor arrives to research rural life. Through the actor's visit, hidden memories and long-kept secrets are unveiled, leading to profound revelations and changes in the dynamics of friendship and memory among the characters.
Contemplative
Emotional
Bittersweet
Heartwarming
Nostalgic
Reviews & Readership
173 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Review Roundup
Drawer Boy by Michael Healey is praised for its moving portrayal of friendship and memory, with sharp dialogue and effective humor. Critics highlight its deep exploration of storytelling and truth. Some note a predictable plot and underdeveloped secondary characters as drawbacks. Overall, the play is a compelling piece that balances wit and emotional depth.
Who Should Read Drawer Boy?
A reader who appreciates Drawer Boy by Michael Healey would likely enjoy character-driven narratives and themes of friendship, memory, and healing. Fans of plays like Leviathan by Julian Barnes or The Boys Next Door by Tom Griffin would find similar depth and emotional resonance in Healey’s work.
173 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Play • Fiction
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Modern Classic Fiction•
EducationRural Canada • 1970s
2008
Adult
18+ years
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