Reviews

The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh

hansem's review against another edition

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dark funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

angus_mckeogh's review against another edition

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2.0

I'm not sure if the whole novel is just dated for me or if I just straight up missed a good bunch of the satire. But overall...very well written but not very irreverent or funny. Just okay. Ostensibly shocking!!! But in reality not shocking in the least.

melwestemeier's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

m_e_ruzak's review against another edition

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mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

mjyoung's review against another edition

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dark funny reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

jacksontibet's review against another edition

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3.0

I guess it's supposed to be funny.

cachka's review against another edition

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dark funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jof68's review

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dark lighthearted fast-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? It's complicated

3.75

A light easy read

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quinniey's review against another edition

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dark funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

madeleine_jo's review against another edition

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dark funny lighthearted
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No

4.0