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jo444's review against another edition
funny
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pedophilia
likecymbeline's review against another edition
5.0
So I'd seen the film a dozen times but already knew the chief differences between play and film (the downer ending of the play, in particular), so I was spared some degree of devastation at the two being different. The ending confuses me, really, because till this point I'd sort of conflated Bennett and Posner which might've been wrong of me to do, but Posner's fate, while it has a very British pessimistic realism to it, is not what I should hope Bennett feels his own fate is. It is a bit Hollywood to want to see the success of the underdog and to act as if a person who suffered deserves the happiest ending, but really, Bennett? I'd just like Posner to feel satisfied with his own life, that's all really!
avamee's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ellagrierson1's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
mazza57's review against another edition
4.0
Bennett is a master raconteur he makes me feel as if I am in the room with his characters and this book is no exception
cclewsey's review against another edition
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
gracelawwoodhouse426's review against another edition
2.0
To be truly honest, this play was a work of genius, but not my favourite Bennett play by far
micsholistictea's review against another edition
4.0
Essendo un'opera teatrale, consiglio di vedere perlomeno il film The History Boys per completare l'esperienza, che è comunque grandiosa. Ci sono spunti riflessivi interessanti e la comicità è favolosa.
ana_reads's review against another edition
medium-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
2.75
marenkaef's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75