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3.54 AVERAGE
3.54 AVERAGE
What can I say? He's excellent as always. It's especially fun reading in the current climate. Every time I finish one of Waugh's books I tell myself I'll read another before too long, and then I inevitably wait too long. Maybe this time I'll learn.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
funny
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
For me, this book didn't really become funny or remotely interesting until about halfway through. Also, for the modern reader the terms the author uses for minorities and Africans were quite jarring. The book was clearly a product of British imperialist mindsets. It would've been less irritating if the words and descriptions had come from a character meant to be portrayed as a caricature of British patronizing behavior but it seems to be the belief of the author himself tainting the narrative. Plus, it was a bit of a slog to get through the first half.... not for me but not a total waste of time as I learned some nifty 30's slang and jargon.
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Problematic and of it’s time in places. Despite that Williams character is loveable and made me laugh frequently.
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism