The History Boys by Alan Bennett

The History Boys

Alan Bennett

109 pages first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ play funny reflective medium-paced
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An unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university. A maverick English teacher at odds with the young and shrewd supply teacher. A headmaster obsessed with results; a history teacher who thinks he's...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,314 reviews

Moods

funny 87%
reflective 58%
emotional 29%
lighthearted 26%
inspiring 25%
dark 18%
challenging 16%
hopeful 16%
sad 16%
informative 9%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 1%
relaxing 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 53%
medium 44%
slow 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 71% | A mix: 24% | Plot: 2% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 52% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 17% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 62% | No: 19% | It's complicated: 18%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 37% | Yes: 35% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

4.01

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