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The History Boys: A Play by Alan Bennett

theseraphcas's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny informative fast-paced

5.0

joeldrama's review against another edition

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4.0

a witty and intriguing play - I wouldn't say the presentations are bad, but I would really enjoy how a retelling of the story now might handle the gay aspects of the play

alicexren's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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 against another edition

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funny medium-paced

3.0

deah's review against another edition

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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 against another edition

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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 against another edition

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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 against another edition

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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