Men at Arms by Evelyn Waugh

256 pages first pub 1952 (editions)

fiction classics historical emotional reflective slow-paced
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Description

Guy Crouchback, determined to get into the war, takes a commission in the Royal Corps of Halberdiers. His spirits high, he sees all the trimmings but none of the action. And his first campaign, an abortive affair on the West African coastline, end...

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Community Reviews Summary of 167 reviews

Moods

emotional 50%
adventurous 33%
funny 33%
challenging 16%
reflective 16%
relaxing 16%
sad 16%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 80% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 16%

Loveable characters?

No: 40% | It's complicated: 40% | Yes: 20%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 80% | Yes: 20%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 20%

Average rating

3.64

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