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The History Boys by Alan Bennett

ahomelibrary's review against another edition

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5.0

One of my all time favorites.

hildamoonshine's review against another edition

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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 against another edition

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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.

bigmeany_3's review against another edition

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medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

1.25

whoslila's review against another edition

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5.0

they’re just like me fr (gay, northern, vaguely religious, pretentious students)

riri8's review against another edition

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4.0

For English
Good for a GCSE English text

clare__emm's review against another edition

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5.0

I have loved this movie for years, and have always wanted to read the play (this was one of the first books on my ‘to read’ list all those years ago). I’ve finally managed to do it, and was not disappointed. I found I understand it very differently now that I am closer to the teachers in experience than the students, but it is still so wonderful. Would share my highlights but I think I managed to highlight at least 80%.

kathryngreen28's review against another edition

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3.0

2.5 stars - This play was quite good. I liked the underlying messages about teaching and politics and the final message at the end. I didn't find it that funny but i'm looking forward to studying this one

kathryngreen28's review against another edition

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3.0

Didn't actually read this particular book, I was actually just rereading the History Boys but wanted it to count for my reading challenge.

Possibly maybe a 3.5 stars - I enjoyed this a lot more the second time round because i was annotating as i went along, which is good i guess.

wibblywobblywoo's review against another edition

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fast-paced