Review of The History Boys (2006) by Charles G — 02 Jan 2015

Fantastic. Brilliant set of characters created by Bennett, who complement each other perfectly. Very easy viewing.

This review of The History Boys (2006) was written by Charles G on 02 Jan 2015.

The History Boys has generally received positive reviews.

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