Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh

Brideshead Revisited

Evelyn Waugh

fiction classics lgbtqia+ emotional reflective slow-paced

351 pages | first published 1945

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The most nostalgic and reflective of Evelyn Waugh's novels, Brideshead Revisited looks back to the golden age before the Second World War. It tells the story of Charles Ryder's infatuation with the Marchmains and the rapidly-disappearing world of ...
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Summary of 5238 reviews

Moods

reflective 88%
emotional 59%
sad 44%
challenging 19%
funny 19%
dark 17%
adventurous 6%
lighthearted 5%
mysterious 5%
relaxing 5%
hopeful 4%
inspiring 3%
tense 3%
informative 1%

Pace

slow 65%
medium 31%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 13% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 32% | No: 14%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 47% | No: 27% | Yes: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 10% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Average rating

3.86

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