A review by m_alana
Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw

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

4.5

A quick, rich read. Having a bit of background on Ovid’s Pygmalion is helpful for understanding the feminist aspect of the play. Otherwise, you might get lost in Higgins’ misogyny and risk taking it as genuine from the author rather than seeing it as a sharp critique of his character. Though the phonetically-spelled dialect takes some extra time to interpret, it’s not too difficult to understand, and it’s not as prevalent throughout the play as you might expect from the first few pages. Will definitely reread! Go Eliza