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artificial_whipper_tears's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
To me, "The Pursuit of Love" is a story about the lost generation. How the first world war affected not only the generation who fought, but their children's perception of war, going into WW2. As well as highlighting the dysfunctional human nature, which I think many of us can recognize our own experiences in. The emotionally stunted men who's only emotion is anger and pride in the violence they could cause. The women who, taught from a young age, blame themselves for the failures of both themselves and others. Who are brought up into a role they deep down don't want to play, but are dictated to by societal norms. And the desperation in seeking perfection, which only leads to more misery.
The Pursuit of Love is an interesting story, but Nancy Mitford's writing is what really brings it to life. She has a way with words that transport you vividly to a scene. Unlike many upper-class authors, Nancy does not assume anything about the reader, and so writes in a way we can all understand. It's why I love her so. My only complaint with the book is that Nancy writes French dialogue for small parts of the book and there is no translation to go along with it.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Racism, Animal cruelty, War, Infidelity, Pregnancy, and Classism
Minor: Eating disorder, Death of parent, Religious bigotry, Sexism, Emotional abuse, and Domestic abuse
allie89's review
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Racism, and Emotional abuse
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