Reviews

The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman

thereaderintherye's review against another edition

sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.0

vale_dlpc's review against another edition

emotional fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

alliecalls's review against another edition

4.0

DEVIL CHILD DEVIL CHILD DEVIL CHILD

judemoon's review against another edition

4.0

they would've made a great triad

dkrane's review against another edition

4.0

A polemic that almost succeeds in practicing its values.

Devastating ending.

Very well constructed. Good early example of bury-your-gays.

autiquarian's review against another edition

dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicide, Lesbophobia, Gun violence, Homophobia, and Toxic friendship

Minor: Body shaming

notchey's review against another edition

challenging dark sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

meg_thebrave's review against another edition

4.0

I like a lot of Lillian Hellman's work, and this play is up there with the rest for me. She writes an interesting exploration of gender politics and the nature of gossip, and how harmful a simple lie can be. It's a heartbreaking play full of strong women roles that I find really fascinating.

tessasreads's review against another edition

dark emotional reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

semiiii's review against another edition

5.0

Reminds me of Arthur Miller's 'The Crucible' in regards to the power of a young girl's lie. Brilliant and horrific story.