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285 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316216753
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 11 December 2012
Description
"A hilarious and still timely tale of emerging Africa and declining England" (Time), Evelyn Waugh's third novel helped to establish his reputation as a mater satirist. "We are Progress and the New Age. Nothing can stand in our way." When Oxford-ed...
Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
adventurous 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
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285 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316216753
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: 11 December 2012
Description
"A hilarious and still timely tale of emerging Africa and declining England" (Time), Evelyn Waugh's third novel helped to establish his reputation as a mater satirist. "We are Progress and the New Age. Nothing can stand in our way." When Oxford-ed...
Community Reviews Summary of 180 reviews
Moods
lighthearted 66%
challenging 33%
dark 33%
adventurous 16%
informative 16%
tense 16%
Pace
fast 16%
Plot- or character-driven?
Plot: 60% | A mix: 40%Strong character development?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 66% | It's complicated: 16% | Yes: 16%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 83% | No: 16%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
This book doesn't have any content warnings yet!
If you're the author of this book and want to add author-approved content warnings, please email us at [email protected] to request the content warning form.