Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh

Decline and Fall

Evelyn Waugh

300 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics challenging funny reflective slow-paced

Description

Expelled from Oxford for indecent behaviour, Paul Pennyfeather is oddly unsurprised to find himself qualifying for the position of schoolmaster at Llanabba Castle. His colleagues are an assortment of misfits, including Prendy (plagued by doubts) a...

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Community Reviews Summary of 829 reviews

Moods

funny 83%
lighthearted 61%
reflective 19%
adventurous 12%
dark 12%
challenging 9%
relaxing 9%
sad 6%
hopeful 3%

Pace

fast 62%
medium 25%
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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