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Water By The Spoonful

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2012

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Quiara Alegría Hudes

Water By The Spoonful

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2012
Book Details
Pages

62

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Early 2000s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.3

2,427 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Water By The Spoonful?

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.

4.3

2,427 ratings

74%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

62

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Early 2000s

Publication Year

2012

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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