The setting is authentic and neatly expresses the differences both between the UK and USA, and between two generations.
The characters are very believable; human, flawed and vulnerable.
The acting is at the very least good and becomes excellent as the story unfolds.
The story structure is brillant. It tells you just enough to think you know what is about to happen but dreading you might be right. The drama is griping. The dialogue is perfect.
Waking David is story telling at it best. It will leave you pondering two of the greatest questions of today's society. Is it right to keep secrets? Should we judge when we don't know the facts.