The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman

The Children's Hour

Lillian Hellman

124 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 694 reviews

Moods

dark 78%
sad 71%
emotional 64%
tense 46%
challenging 25%
reflective 14%
mysterious 3%

Pace

fast 56%
medium 28%
slow 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 45% | Character: 40% | Plot: 15%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 30% | No: 20%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 65% | Yes: 30% | No: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 10% | Yes: 10%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 45% | Yes: 40% | No: 15%

Average rating

3.84

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