Reviews

Pygmalion Illustrated by George Bernard Shaw

isabeel's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

5.0

Such a brilliant play drawing on class struggles and feminism at such an early age, Shaw has my utmost respect for this fantastic work.

sandra_buckwell's review against another edition

Go to review page

funny hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

phoebep14's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

eliza you baddie. henry higgins the real devil of this world. how i feel being a northerner in durham. #relatable

californianorma's review against another edition

Go to review page

5.0

My parents were engaged the night they saw My Fair Lady on Broadway, about a month after it opened.

That's why I wanted to read this and I'm very glad I did. The author certainly reflects his time. We've come along way baby!

ruthtopia's review against another edition

Go to review page

funny hopeful informative lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

lilyvoituret's review against another edition

Go to review page

emotional funny medium-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

5.0

ireadandcolor's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

This was a book I've been meaning to read for quite some time. I liked it a lot.

molldollriv's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

I found this play to be quite entertaining. I've been meaning to read it ever since I saw "My Fair Lady" and I was quite surprised how much the musical stays true to the original play. However, I will say that I prefer the play's ending over the musical's. I enjoyed the commentary on the superficiality of class and the divide it puts between people. It was very funny as well and I would love to see it performed live.

I recently listened to a production of the play put out by L.A. Theatre Works and I would have to say it is definitely better than just reading it as it was written to be performed. You get a much better understanding of Eliza Doolittle's transformation when you can hear it. 

maggieha's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

Pygmalion had really great messages, especially for the time, about social classes and female empowerment. Eliza really did kick some ass (metaphorically... although there was some shoe throwing too) for the early 20th century. I really liked Eliza and her journey as well as her ending. Higgins was, of course (as was the point I think), annoying by the end. Overall, the messages and especially the main female character were my favourite points about the play.

epicurean's review against another edition

Go to review page

hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.75