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A review by fruitysaz
Vile Bodies by Evelyn Waugh
challenging
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
darkly comic, to the point that it edges on cruelty at points. the racism (and facist undertones) aren’t surprising - it’s waugh - but do serve to highlight the inherently evil nature of hedonism.
Graphic: Racial slurs
Moderate: Racism and Antisemitism