Fool for Love
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1983
43
Play • Fiction
Mojave Desert • Contemporary
1983
Adult
18+ years
Fool for Love by Sam Shepard centers on the intense, volatile interaction between May and Eddie, half-siblings and former lovers, in a low-rent motel room. Eddie tries to convince May to leave with him, despite their tumultuous past and familial ties. The "Old Man," representing their father, reveals their shared history and the destructive impact of their parents' actions, leading to an explosive climax.
Mysterious
Dark
Emotional
Unnerving
Melancholic
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Sam Shepard's Fool for Love captivates with its intense, raw portrayal of passion and dysfunctional relationships, praised for its powerful dialogue and emotional depth. Critics commend Shepard's exploration of complex themes, though some find the narrative's volatility and bleakness challenging. Overall, it remains a poignant and compelling piece of American theater.
Readers who would enjoy Fool for Love by Sam Shepard are drawn to intense, character-driven dramas exploring complex relationships. They appreciate raw, emotional narratives similar to those in Tennessee Williams' A Streetcar Named Desire and Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman.
1,769 ratings
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43
Play • Fiction
Mojave Desert • Contemporary
1983
Adult
18+ years
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