The History Boys by Alan Bennett

The History Boys

Alan Bennett

2 hours, 29 minutes first pub 2004 (editions)

fiction lgbtqia+ play funny reflective medium-paced
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After a sell-out national tour and an extended stage run, Alan Bennett's phenomenally successful play transferred to BBC Radio 3, with Richard Griffiths, Clive Merrison, and Frances de la Tour starring as part of the National Theatre cast. At a bo...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,315 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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