A Taste of Honey
A Taste of Honey
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1994
Book Brief
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Play • Fiction
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Dramatic Literature•
British LiteratureSalford, England • 1950s
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World History1994
Adult
16+ years
Super Short Summary
A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney is a play set in 1950s Salford, England. It explores the life of a young woman navigating complex social and familial dynamics. Living with her mother, she experiences love, friendship, and challenges related to identity and societal expectations, highlighting themes of resilience and self-discovery amidst changing relationships.
Gritty
Emotional
Dark
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney is celebrated for its raw portrayal of working-class life and complex characters. It offers a groundbreaking narrative with authentic dialogue, capturing the essence of 1950s Salford. Critics praise its exploration of social issues, though some feel the plot can be bleak and the pacing uneven. Overall, it's a compelling, thought-provoking play.
Who Should Read A Taste of Honey?
Readers who appreciate A Taste of Honey by Shelagh Delaney are drawn to gritty social realism and complex characters. Similar to fans of A Streetcar Named Desire and Look Back in Anger, they enjoy exploring themes of class, race, and sexuality in mid-20th-century Britain, seeking poignant, thought-provoking narratives.
4,454 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
96
Play • Fiction
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Dramatic Literature•
British LiteratureSalford, England • 1950s
•
World History1994
Adult
16+ years
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