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mahmabaer's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
My favorite character was
I will say, however, Evelyn Waugh is a talented writer. He weaves the atmosphere of smoky rooms, amber colored drinks, sunshine-drenched country roads and rolling oceans beautifully, and the atmosphere of the story was well developed. I could easily imagine each scene as we travelled with Charles through the story.
All in all, if you are a fan of stories with lots of elaborate entanglements and romantic language, especially as it may have taken place in the 1920s, it might be something you'd enjoy. However, I feel I've had quite enough of the Flytes family for a lifetime.
Minor: Addiction, Alcoholism, Body shaming, Death, Infertility, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Grief, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Abandonment, and Alcohol
akane_readsyt's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Graphic: Alcoholism, Mental illness, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Homophobia and Religious bigotry
kit_carmichael's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Chronic illness, Emotional abuse, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Misogyny, Racial slurs, Terminal illness, Forced institutionalization, Grief, Death of parent, Gaslighting, War, and Classism
rubymacbeth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Ableism, Mental illness, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Sexual content, Sexual violence, Religious bigotry, and Classism