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The History Boys by Alan Bennett

edgars_vai's review against another edition

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

3.25

okey…?

benelliot's review

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funny medium-paced

3.0

deah's review

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5.0

okay you know what I've decided that posner's original ending and his ending in the movie convey the same thing just in a crueller way. it's consolation.

casspro's review

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5.0

This is a play for those who want to think--not about a complicated plot or the motives of each character, but about each fact and academic reference made the scenes. Parts of the play are written in French, so be prepared to get a English-French dictionary handy. And you should, because it's bloody hilarious.

ellaarose's review

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5.0

I feel like I learnt how to pass an exam from this play.
reading this at 20 is very different to watching the movie at 15, I think I finally understand a lot more of the subtext.

heatherlennonlemon's review

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funny reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

zinni05's review against another edition

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dark funny hopeful medium-paced

3.0

ahomelibrary's review

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5.0

One of my all time favorites.

hildamoonshine's review

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challenging funny reflective medium-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

3.25

mrwcc's review

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5.0

Having never really been one for reading plays I must say I rather enjoyed this.

Very quick and easy to read.