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A Steady Rain: A Play

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I saw the play and was mesmermized and wasn't sure if I wanted the book in case I would be disappointed. The book did not disappoint. It captures all the nuances from the live performance that I saw and the only word to describe how I felt reading it is "Spellbound". The language and content is intended for adults. Once the staging and the characters were set, I couldn't put it down.

I saw the play a few times, at very close range ( great way to see the actors' facial expressions and body language) and was very touched by the dramatic intensity of the story of two friends on whose lives a steady rain of escalating events brought down one of them towards an emotional, physical, and mental decline.

The book is a very good reminder and reference of those unforgettable moments in the theatre! Reading the play itself even added more nuances to the excellent dramatic presentation already vividly shown on stage, making me appreciate Keith Huff's work even more. Plus this is the only way that I can revisit those moments at the Schoenfeld theatre!

Kudos to Keith Huff and the two outstanding theatre performers who gave life to these dramatic moments on the life of two officers of the law, Hugh Jackman ( Denny) and Daniel Craig ( Joey). One of the most incredible moments for me was seeing tears coursing down Hugh Jackman's face, towards the end, as he enacted the complete downfall of Denny, the erstwhile cocky, alpha-male cop with his cherished Nielsen Family! And to see that happening every night was amazing! Daniel Craig was likewise excellent with his out-of-movie persona portrayal of Joey. Keith Huff must have been very proud of his work and how it had created one of the theatre's most memorable moments!