Horton Foote's 'Orphans' Home Cycle' spins further tales about a nice guy's journey BY MICHAEL SOMMERS
Obviously some of the anecdotal charm of the original plays has been sacrificed for narrative speed, which is understandable but still a pity since the magic of Foote's writing lies in the abundance of homely details he provides. Fortunately, being able to appreciate the rising arc of Horace's life so clearly here offers its own rewards.