A review by lafate
Blues for Mister Charlie: A Play by James Baldwin

challenging dark emotional sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

This is a poignant and still timely story that takes place innthe 1960s. A young black man is murdered in the beginning of the play. What will happen? How do the different white and black characters react? Will anything happen legally? 

It's not a long play. I read an old used paperback. I recommend this play. James Baldwin has once again written an important work.