Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1989
136
Play • Fiction
Wasaychigan Hill • 1980s
1989
Adult
18+ years
Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing by Tomson Highway, set in the fictional Wasaychigan Hill reserve in Northern Ontario, follows seven eccentric men whose lives are humorously and tumultuously impacted by their relationships with women and societal roles, culminating in a climactic women's hockey game which serves as a critique of misogyny and fragile masculinity. The play addresses themes of infidelity, coercion, and gender stereotypes.
Humorous
Informative
Playful
Mysterious
Challenging
625 ratings
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Tomson Highway's Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing is both revered and critiqued for its bold exploration of Indigenous issues and gender dynamics. While praised for its humor and cultural authenticity, some find its raw subject matter challenging. The play's portrayal of complex characters is noted as a strength, though its stark realism can be divisive. Word count: 318 characters
Readers who appreciate Tomson Highway's Dry Lips Oughta Move to Kapuskasing are often intrigued by Indigenous literature, dark humor, and profound social commentary. Fans of works like Sherman Alexie's The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven and Louise Erdrich's Love Medicine would find this play compelling and thought-provoking.
625 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
136
Play • Fiction
Wasaychigan Hill • 1980s
1989
Adult
18+ years
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