Ruined by Lynn Nottage

The play is a gripping tale set in a small mining town in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo. It centers on the struggles of women who seek refuge in a bar and brothel run by a shrewd businesswoman who both protects and profits from her customers. The narrative delves into the complex relationships and survival strategies in a land ravaged by civil war, focusing on the resilience of women facing unspeakable hardships, their sense of community, and the human capacity for endurance amidst a landscape of moral ambiguity and ruin.

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Total Points: 64

Since this book was first published in 2009, there is a penalty of 56.0%. The age adjusted score is 28.16.

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