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Play • Fiction
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Early 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
Water by the Spoonful by Quiara Alegría Hudes follows Elliot and Yaz Ortiz, who navigate familial bonds, trauma, and recovery. Elliot seeks to decipher a phrase from his Iraq War experience while Yaz supports him. Concurrently, an online community of people in addiction recovery, including Haikumom (Elliot's birth mother), seeks solace and support. Characters struggle with addiction and loss, moving toward healing and new beginnings. Sensitive topics including addiction and grief are addressed.
Emotional
Challenging
Heartwarming
Contemplative
Bittersweet
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Water By The Spoonful by Quiara Alegría Hudes is praised for its raw, poignant portrayal of addiction, family, and redemption. Critics laud the complex character development and compelling dialogue. However, some find the multiple plotlines occasionally confusing. Overall, it's a thought-provoking, emotionally resonant play that tackles tough themes with grace.
Readers who would enjoy Water By The Spoonful by Quiara Alegría Hudes are likely intrigued by layered narratives of family, addiction, and redemption. Fans of August Wilson's Fences and Moisés Kaufman's The Laramie Project will appreciate the play’s depth, emotional resonance, and rich character development.
2,427 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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62
Play • Fiction
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Early 2000s
2012
Adult
18+ years
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