Review: Evokes Emotion and Entertains
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 31, 2014
"THE MIXTAPE: An Urban Love Story" is the kind of book (well, play really) that sucks you in and takes you on a wildly entertaining ride, through the ups and downs of Polly Bonds life as she returns to the tragic home of her childhood and all of the pain it evokes in her. While the story is emotional and drama it is also uplifting and charming... managing to weave a tale of love, healing, strength, imagination and personal growth that never disappoints.Paula M. Stinson is a talented writer with a unique voice that is well worth taking the time to listen to. Her play is smoothly written with a clear tone, strong dialogue, expressive music and a main character that you just can't help but love and identify with. What I liked about this was that it had an entertaining quality to it, but at the very center of this story is a lot of heart and an aim to make you feel something through the author's poignant words.Overall, a fantastic introduction to Paula M. Stinson as an author and playwright. This was wonderfully well worth the read.