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The Trip to Bountiful

Horton Foote
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The Trip to Bountiful

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1982

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Horton Foote

The Trip to Bountiful

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1982
Book Details
Pages

71

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Texas • 1950s

Publication Year

1982

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote is a play about an older woman named Carrie Watts who longs to return to her hometown of Bountiful, Texas. Set in the 1940s, it explores themes of memory, freedom, and the passage of time as she navigates familial and personal struggles to fulfill this deeply felt wish.

Melancholic

Nostalgic

Heartwarming

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.1

340 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote is praised for its poignant exploration of nostalgia and resilience, with a strong central performance driving its emotional depth. Critics commend its rich dialogue and character development. However, some find its pacing slow. Overall, it's a touching portrayal of yearning for one's roots, resonating with audiences seeking heartfelt narratives.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Trip to Bountiful?

A reader who enjoys The Trip to Bountiful by Horton Foote is often drawn to stories of nostalgia, family, and personal journeys. Fans of Our Town by Thornton Wilder or A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry would appreciate the exploration of human emotion and small-town life.

4.1

340 ratings

73%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

8%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

71

Format

Play • Fiction

Setting

Texas • 1950s

Publication Year

1982

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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