Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh

Decline and Fall

Evelyn Waugh

216 pages first pub 1928 (editions) user-added

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 1,212 reviews

Moods

funny 87%
lighthearted 67%
adventurous 20%
reflective 20%
dark 13%
relaxing 10%
challenging 5%
mysterious 5%
sad 5%
emotional 4%
hopeful 1%
informative 1%
tense 1%

Pace

fast 46%
medium 44%
slow 9%

Plot- or character-driven?

Plot: 50% | A mix: 31% | Character: 18%

Strong character development?

No: 67% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 10%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | 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: 60% | No: 20% | It's complicated: 18%

Average rating

3.62

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