89 pages 2 hours read

Frances Goodrich, Albert Hackett

The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play

Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1955

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Before You Read

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The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett follows the harrowing life of thirteen-year-old Anne Frank, her family, and others as they hide in a Secret Annex in Amsterdam during the Nazi occupation. The play, narrated through Anne's diary entries, captures their daily struggles, close quarters, evolving relationships, and the constant threat of discovery, culminating in their sudden capture by the Nazis. The play includes graphic descriptions of violence during the Holocaust.

Reviews & Readership

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The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett captures the emotional essence and claustrophobic tension of Anne Frank's original diary. Critics praise its faithful adaptation and powerful performances, though some note it can feel condensed and lose nuances pivotal in the book. Overall, it stays a moving tribute to Anne's legacy.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play?

Readers who would enjoy The Diary of Anne Frank: A Play by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett are likely drawn to historical narratives, particularly involving World War II, and enjoy deep, emotional character studies. Similar audiences would also appreciate The Book Thief by Markus Zusak and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry.

Recommended

Reading Age

12+years

Book Details

Period

Holocaust

WWII / World War II

Genre

Play: Drama

Themes

Life/Time: Coming of Age

Emotions/Behavior: Loneliness

Values/Ideas: Good & Evil

Topics

Grief / Death

History: European

Military / War