A review by emily_britton
The Lion in Winter by James Goldman

dark funny 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

 I'm not usually a huge fan of reading plays, but this one was such a perfect combination of whitty repertee and historical intrigue (from one of my favorite periods in English history!) that I enjoyed every minute of it. I hope the screen adaptation is as good as my imagination's!