BUTTERFLIES ARE FREE.
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1969
107
Play • Fiction
New York City • 1960s
1969
Adult
18+ years
Butterflies Are Free by Leonard Gershe is a play about Don, a person who is blind, navigating independence in New York City. He forms a bond with his free-spirited neighbor, Jill, who helps him challenge his mother's protective grip. The play highlights themes of autonomy, friendship, and self-discovery.
Heartwarming
Inspirational
Romantic
Humorous
311 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
Butterflies Are Free by Leonard Gershe is praised for its charming dialogue and exploration of themes like independence and interpersonal relationships. Reviewers appreciate its humor and depth but note the storyline can be predictable. While some find the character development compelling, others feel it leans on clichés. Overall, it's regarded as a heartwarming, if somewhat formulaic, play.
A reader who enjoys Butterflies Are Free by Leonard Gershe likely appreciates witty, character-driven plays that explore themes of independence and self-discovery. Fans of Neil Simon's Barefoot in the Park or Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie would find similar charm and depth in Gershe's work.
311 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
107
Play • Fiction
New York City • 1960s
1969
Adult
18+ years
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