49 pages 1 hour read

Sarah DeLappe

The Wolves: A Play

Fiction | Play | YA | Published in 2018

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

The play The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe follows an undefeated suburban girls’ soccer team, identified by jersey numbers, who prepare for weekly games over six consecutive Saturdays. Their pre-game stretching conversations range from global issues to personal struggles, revealing complex dynamics and relationships within the team. As they navigate victories and losses, the team grows through individual challenges and collective experiences, culminating in a poignant finale. The play includes themes that may be triggering or sensitive, such as death by suicide, genocide, abortion, racism, and sexism.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Sarah DeLappe's The Wolves has received praise for its authentic portrayal of teenage girls and their dynamic camaraderie within a soccer team. Critics commend its sharp dialogue and powerful exploration of adolescence. However, some note that the overlapping conversations can be overwhelming. Overall, the play is celebrated for its raw, energetic, and honest depiction of youth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Wolves?

Readers who enjoy The Wolves by Sarah DeLappe are often fans of character-driven narratives that explore young adulthood, team dynamics, and female camaraderie. Comparable to books like An Abundance of Katherines by John Green or The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares, they appreciate humor, depth, and realism in youth-centric stories.

Recommended

Reading Age

14-18years

Book Details

Genre

Play: Drama

Coming of Age / Bildungsroman

Education

Topics

Sports

Women's Studies (Nonfiction)

Education

Themes

Relationships: Friendship

Life/Time: Coming of Age

Identity: Femininity