The Children's Hour by Lillian Hellman

The Children's Hour

Lillian Hellman

124 pages • first pub 1934 (editions)

fiction play dark tense fast-paced

Description

This is a serious and adult play about two women who run a school for girls. After a malicious youngster starts a rumour about the two women, the rumour soon turns into a scandal. As the young girl comes to understand the power she wields, she sti...

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Community Reviews Summary of 763 reviews

Moods

dark 76%
sad 73%
emotional 63%
tense 47%
challenging 21%
reflective 13%
mysterious 5%

Pace

fast 58%
medium 29%
slow 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 37% | Plot: 18%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 26% | No: 23%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 62% | Yes: 22% | No: 14%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 64% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 8%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 34% | No: 19%

Average rating

3.85

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