Reviews

The History Boys: A Play by Alan Bennett

kaitlyn4170's review against another edition

4.0

"Take a proposition, invert it, and dig around for proofs."

freyavstheworld's review against another edition

4.0

wonderful! would love to see this on the stage

locke_reads's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Adult/minor relationship

sarahchdhry's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

inarasbooks's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-paced

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

5.0

excavatinglizard's review against another edition

funny reflective fast-paced

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

3.5

hooksforeverything's review against another edition

dark funny lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

I enjoyed the vicious parts more than I'd expected and the meaningful parts as much as I'd expected. 

kikikissmybattery's review against another edition

5.0

My first Bennett play, I deliberately started with the most well known and wasn't disappointed! I read a bad review of the film and chose to read the play before watching at school. I was instantly drawn in by the school setting and likability of the characters. I feel like a play written about subjects like these now definitely wouldn't escape criticism but Bennett handles the sensitive topics surrounding Hector and Posner very well. Bennett himself seems to be reflected somewhat in the book, through Posner's sexuality and late development. Highly recommendable book!

leilaperret's review against another edition

funny medium-paced

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

3.5

annabelj0nes's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

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

2.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death and Pedophilia