34 pages • 1 hour read
Annie BakerThe Flick
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Flick by Annie Baker is a two-act play set in a run-down movie theater in suburban Worcester County, Massachusetts, following the evolving workplace relationships of three underpaid employees—Sam, a man in his mid-thirties; Rose, a young female projectionist; and Avery, a black college student—as they navigate their lives and identities while performing mundane, repetitive tasks.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Flick by Annie Baker has received widespread acclaim for its authentic dialogue and deep character development. Critiques mention the play's deliberate pace, which some find slow but others appreciate for its realism. Set in a run-down theater, it poignantly explores themes of mundane life and human connection. The naturalistic style may not be for everyone, but it offers a profound, introspective experience.
Who Should Read The Flick?
Readers who relish contemplative, character-driven narratives will appreciate Annie Baker's The Flick. Fans of introspective works like Thornton Wilder's Our Town or Samuel Beckett's Waiting for Godot will find resonance in its exploration of mundane lives and unspoken connections, set against the backdrop of a small-town movie theater.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsBook Details
Values/Ideas: Music
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American Literature
Modern Classic Fiction
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History: World
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