48 pages • 1 hour read
Wendy WassersteinThe Heidi Chronicles
Fiction | Play | Adult | Published in 1988A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
The Heidi Chronicles by Wendy Wasserstein follows Heidi Holland from ages 16 to 40 as she navigates the evolving landscape of feminism and gender expectations. The play portrays her complex interactions with friends like Peter Patrone and Scoop Rosenbaum, her professional achievements, and the personal growth she undergoes as she seeks fulfillment and autonomy amid societal pressures.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Heidi Chronicles by Wendy Wasserstein has been praised for its witty, insightful portrayal of a woman's journey through changing societal norms. Reviewers commend its humor, strong character development, and relevance. However, some critics feel it occasionally oversimplifies complex feminist issues. Overall, it's lauded as a thought-provoking and entertaining read.
Who Should Read The Heidi Chronicles?
Readers who enjoy introspective, character-driven narratives about feminism and socio-cultural changes from the 1960s to the 1980s will appreciate The Heidi Chronicles by Wendy Wasserstein. Fans of Betty Friedan's The Feminine Mystique and Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar will find similar themes of women's identity and societal roles.
RecommendedReading Age
18+yearsLexile Level
NPBook Details
Play: Drama
Education
American Literature
Gender / Feminism
Education
History: World
Identity: Gender
Values/Ideas: Art
Life/Time: Mortality & Death