28 pages 56 minutes read

Suzan-Lori Parks

Topdog/Underdog

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2001

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Reviews & Readership

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Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks is lauded for its compelling dialogue and complex exploration of sibling rivalry and identity. Critics praise Parks's sharp, lyrical writing and the depth of her characters. However, some have noted that the play's intensity and occasionally bleak tone might not appeal to all audiences. Overall, it is a powerful, provocative work.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Topdog/Underdog?

A reader who enjoys Topdog/Underdog by Suzan-Lori Parks likely appreciates intense character studies, themes of sibling rivalry, and the exploration of identity and destiny. Fans of August Wilson’s Fences or Lorraine Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun will find similar depth and power in Parks’s work.

Recommended

Reading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes
Relationships: Siblings
Topics
Race / Racism
Education
Genre
Education
Modern Classic Fiction
Drama / Tragedy