A review by heartsneedle
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
3.0
3.5/5
Satirical, Vanity, Emptiness
“She was an artist herself, as she said very truly: there was a frankness and humility in the manner in which she acknowledged her origin, which provoked, or disarmed, or amused lookers-on, as the case might be. ‘How cool that woman is,' said one; ”
Overall: The protracted length and copious cast of characters gradually lacked momentum, grew excessive.
Pros:
-- panoramic view of English high society
-- beautiful character portrait of Amelia
-- impressive ending
Cons:
-- needlessly detailed scenes
-- lots of dull, relentless conversations
Satirical, Vanity, Emptiness
“She was an artist herself, as she said very truly: there was a frankness and humility in the manner in which she acknowledged her origin, which provoked, or disarmed, or amused lookers-on, as the case might be. ‘How cool that woman is,' said one; ”
Overall: The protracted length and copious cast of characters gradually lacked momentum, grew excessive.
Pros:
-- panoramic view of English high society
-- beautiful character portrait of Amelia
-- impressive ending
Cons:
-- needlessly detailed scenes
-- lots of dull, relentless conversations