Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh

Decline and Fall

Evelyn Waugh

300 pages first pub 1928 (editions)

fiction classics challenging funny reflective slow-paced
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Sent down from Oxford in an outrageous circumstance, Paul Pennyfeather is oddly unsurprised to find himself qualifying for the position of schoolmaster at Llanabba Castle. Saw an assortment of misfits rascals and fools, including Prendy (plagued b...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,178 reviews

Moods

funny 89%
lighthearted 65%
adventurous 20%
reflective 20%
dark 14%
relaxing 8%
challenging 5%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%
emotional 4%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 49%
medium 40%
slow 10%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 52% | A mix: 32% | Character: 14%

Strong character development?

No: 64% | It's complicated: 24% | Yes: 11%

Loveable characters?

No: 39% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 26%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 76% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 1% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 61% | No: 22% | It's complicated: 16%

Average rating

3.61

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