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Put Out More Flags by Evelyn Waugh

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sabrinames's review against another edition

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adventurous funny reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

sparklyraptor's review against another edition

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funny medium-paced

3.5

kayleerosereviews's review against another edition

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2.0

I tried to like this book as I loved Vile Bodies, but I couldn’t immerse myself in it. Perhaps I developed an affectation of enjoyment because I had to read it for class, though I felt more elated to finally be done rather than accomplished that I finished another novel this year. Buh bye Waugh and Basil Seal

ingridostby's review against another edition

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3.0

It took more than a bit of concentration (I reread the first 20 pages over before I understood where I thought it was going--''thought'' being the key word). While it was of course witty and funny and at times divinely written (I even found myself marking pages to record some floral language I loved), there wasn't really a definable plot at all, and the characters didn't go much of anywhere. I wanted to hear more of the misbehaved kids and could swear it would come back into play later in the book. However, like most parts of the book resembling a brewing story, it did not come to fruition. It was a lovely painting of wartime and while, yes, I did catch the satire--i thought the more poignant parts were those that spoke the truth of that era. The last half was increasingly hard to get through, and I almost gave up and surely gave up paying full attention in the last 30 pages or so. It was worth reading for a unique WWII perspective, but more cohesion and plot could've changed this book from several pasted-together character portraits into a very fulfilling novel.

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4.0

The characters are delightful, spritely, but we expect that. 21st century readers will find this a welcome departure from the usual gloomy take on England's "Phony War" (Fall 1939-Summer 1940). Recommended for history buffs, fans of English humor, and lovers of good things.