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Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

vinnyvidivici's review against another edition

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4.0

I liked this quite a bit more than I expected to. The musical "My Fair Lady" (a personal favorite) mimics this play much more than I expected, which made it difficult to see Eliza as anything BUT Audrey Hepburn.

I honestly wish I hadn't read Shaw's additional ending (although I love spoilers). I think, in hindsight, I'd have preferred the ambiguity of the original ending. I applaud Shaw's commitment to a realistic outcome, however.

I'm hesitant to call this "feminist" literature, however I LOVE Eliza as a heroine. She is resilient, strong, and independent; these qualities are unheard of for a turn-of-the-century woman.

4 1/2 stars.

anthvl82's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

books_and_keys's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

themrsj's review against another edition

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3.0

I saw a lot of different elements this time around. Definitely not quite the "fun" read I thought the first time about ten years ago.

eastofeden01's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

anotherwomack's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

inthelandofbooks's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

sroo22's review against another edition

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2.0

Finished this a while ago. I had to read it for school.

jasmine_monae's review against another edition

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4.0

I read this for AP Literature. I enjoyed it as an assigned reading and really enjoyed the trio in the play. Watching segments of My Fair Lady really reinforced the play and actions of the characters as well. I am disappointed by the sequel but not surprised.

estellemc567's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0