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alterNatives

Drew Hayden Taylor
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alterNatives

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2000

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Drew Hayden Taylor

alterNatives

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2000
Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Toronto, Ontario • Contemporary

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

alterNatives by Drew Hayden Taylor is a comedic play that explores the cultural intersections and relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. It centers on Angel, a First Nations person, as they navigate their identity, love, and artistic expression amidst contrasting cultural expectations and societal norms.

Humorous

Playful

Informative

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.0

200 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

alterNatives by Drew Hayden Taylor is celebrated for its witty dialogue and insightful exploration of Indigenous identity and stereotypes. Readers appreciate the humor and cultural commentary, though some feel the characters lack depth. Overall, the play effectively uses satire to challenge societal norms and provoke thought, making it an engaging and meaningful read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read alterNatives?

A reader who enjoys alterNatives by Drew Hayden Taylor likely appreciates humorous and thought-provoking explorations of cultural intersections. Fans of Sherman Alexie's The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian and Thomas King's Green Grass, Running Water may find this play engaging due to its witty depiction of Indigenous and non-Indigenous relationships.

4.0

200 ratings

69%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

144

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Toronto, Ontario • Contemporary

Publication Year

2000

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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