The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman

The Children's Hour

Lillian Hellman

75 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction play dark tense fast-paced

Description

This is a serious and adult play about two women who run a school for girls. After a malicious youngster starts a rumour about the two women, the rumour soon turns into a scandal. As the young girl comes to understand the power she wields, she sti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 668 reviews

Moods

dark 81%
sad 74%
emotional 62%
tense 48%
challenging 25%
reflective 14%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 54%
medium 29%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 42% | Character: 42% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 31% | No: 21%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 31%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 66% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 11% | Yes: 11%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 47% | Yes: 36% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.84

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