riverbed's review against another edition
4.0
tell me why did I wanna make out with them all at some point
zoemwandi's review against another edition
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
katieejayne's review against another edition
2.0
I have absolutely no clue how to explain this play.
It takes place in one room of a pub/restaurant where the infamous Riot Club are dining. The moment I started reading this the Riot Club reminded me of the Life and Death Bridgade from Gilmore Girls. But a more arrogant and lewd version. The members constantly whine about how their importance isn't acknowledged and repeatedly harass members of the staff, including forcing one of the waitresses to kiss them. I'm sure it's a fantastic play to analyse, simply because of the numerous cringe inducing moments.
However, it really wasn't one I enjoyed.
www.a-novel-idea.co.uk
It takes place in one room of a pub/restaurant where the infamous Riot Club are dining. The moment I started reading this the Riot Club reminded me of the Life and Death Bridgade from Gilmore Girls. But a more arrogant and lewd version. The members constantly whine about how their importance isn't acknowledged and repeatedly harass members of the staff, including forcing one of the waitresses to kiss them. I'm sure it's a fantastic play to analyse, simply because of the numerous cringe inducing moments.
However, it really wasn't one I enjoyed.
www.a-novel-idea.co.uk
morbazaz's review against another edition
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
The characterisation was good but it made me so mad because they’re such twats.
graceel0ise's review against another edition
challenging
fast-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? Yes
3.5
alternate universe whereby the history boys are fucking unbearable
liralen's review
3.0
Interesting at times, but never surprising. I'd have liked to see something a bit more subversive or unexpected in this—it gets a bit old to read a bunch of appallingly self-absorbed rich boys get progressively more offensive (for lack of a better word).
That said...I recommend leaning hard into the camp factor here. Accents! Dramatic swagger! Costumes! I'd suggest a drinking game, but that might fall a little close to home in this play...
That said...I recommend leaning hard into the camp factor here. Accents! Dramatic swagger! Costumes! I'd suggest a drinking game, but that might fall a little close to home in this play...
gcpats's review against another edition
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
scarlettoliver's review against another edition
challenging
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Sexual assault, Sexism, Murder, Gaslighting, Homophobia, Misogyny, Classism, and Sexual content
nics_books's review against another edition
dark
funny
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Classism, Cursing, Toxic friendship, and Alcohol
Minor: Physical abuse, Sexism, Sexual harassment, Bullying, and Violence