Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh

Decline and Fall

Evelyn Waugh with David Bradshaw

304 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics challenging funny reflective slow-paced

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Moods

funny 84%
lighthearted 59%
reflective 18%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 6%
hopeful 3%

Pace

fast 60%
medium 27%
slow 12%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 56% | A mix: 26% | Character: 17%

Strong character development?

No: 70% | It's complicated: 20% | Yes: 8%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 27%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 77% | Yes: 13% | It's complicated: 4% | N/A: 4%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 55% | No: 30% | It's complicated: 15%

Average rating

3.61

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