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SubUrbia

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i prefer bogosian's monologues to his plays. suburbia was good, but i preferred talk radio. a quick enjoyable read. if you are only going to read one of his books read "pounding nails into the floor with my forehead"

SUBURBIA is the hilarious at times and unsettling at others story of a group of friends who are awaiting the arrival of a high school classmate who is now a rockstar complete with annoying pretentious twit girlfriend in tow. These kids are bitter, hard, and cold, but it's only because they don't feel like they've gotten the best of opportunities. From the ex-military drunkerd, to the goofy pizza guy, to the bitter punk who screams "F--k Oliver Stone,f--k Bill Clinton,f--k O.J. Simpson...",etc.,etc. and calls it an art piece about testosterone, to the girl's boyfriend who's on thin ice, is the most grounded of the group, and seems to be headed nowhere and care about it. Well-written by the crafty Bogosian, this is a representation of every little town in America akin to my town of Wilsonville,Oregon. Sad and poignant.

There are some values that simply can not be measured. In the synopsis of SubUrbia, one can read of the plot in the book. The true power of the book, however, is not in its plot. The power is in the searing criticism of American society. Bogosian masterfully depicts the evils of American society through the actions and the very constitutions of his characters. These characters find themselves aimlessly adrift in the horse latitudes on the way to adulthood. Bogosian's wake up call to America is driven home when the abrupt ending is punctuated with crazed shouts from a foreigner

This is an excellent play that explores the true grit behind being a youth in America. Touching on some of the things that effect teens today, Bogosian brought to life the true picture of the beatnik degenerate youth of today. A vivid picture of suburbian teenagers struggling with life. It was almost as if you'd taken a piece of my youth and written a screenplay surrounding it. My only negative is the word choice. Bogosian portrays the truth behind teenagers in America today, but overly typifies their language. The slang Bogosian uses wavears from accurate to grossly inaccurate. Overall high remarks for Bogosian.

...you have to read the book! SubUrbia is one of my favorite movies, and I thought I'd read it also. There are several parts in the book that didn't make it to the movie. Also, I finished it in two sittings, so it's not very time consuming.

This is one of the most powerful plays I've read (and performed in). Eric Bogosian has captured Gen. X and raised his middle finger to all those who question us. Tragic and beautiful! Skip the movie though. It didn't come close to the play.

The book was in fine condition and i got it with plenty of time for the assignment I needed it for

Suburbia brought out all the feelings I have being a member of that generation of young adults that seem like their working towards nothing. Taking class after class while working dead end jobs that will eventually do nothing but make you unappreciated by your boss, ignored by your family, and eventually forgotten. Many people sadly see the world like that, and that's what this play is about, a group of people's fight against and acceptance of hopelessness. Relief is so far off into the future that it does no good. The characters are bold and able to relate to in a story that could've been sophmoric and gone for cheap laughs. Bogosian is the master of the dark comedy.He has a knack for the human condition unlike any writer. Specifically, read the scene between BeeBee and Jeff. It is brilliant

The script is a much better read if you've seen the performance, otherwise it's kind of hard to tell what's going on. For fans only.

characters are a bit of a generalization, but who cares.