True West by Sam Shepard
The play is a darkly comedic exploration of the volatile relationship between two estranged brothers who are brought together at their mother's suburban California home. The older brother, a struggling screenwriter, is working on a script while housesitting, only to be interrupted by his younger sibling, a drifter and thief. What follows is an intense, often surreal, confrontation that challenges their identities and aspirations, ultimately leading to a role reversal as they vie for the approval of a Hollywood producer. Their conflict escalates to a point of no return, symbolizing the clash of American myths and realities and questioning the very nature of authenticity and success.
The 4645th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1980
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Very Short
- Pages
- 60-80
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(4.3)
- Alternate Titles
- None
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 15th on 50 Greatest Plays of The Past 100 Years (1913–2013) (Entertainment Weekly)
- 40th on The 101 GREATEST PLAYS of the Past 100 Years (1920-2020) (Broadway World)
- Best Books (Fiction, Prose) : Experts Choose Their Favourites (The Book "Best Books")