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304 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316917339
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Black Mischief, " Waugh's third novel, helped to establish his reputation as a master satirist. Set on the fictional African island of Azania, the novel chronicles the efforts of Emperor Seth, assisted by the Englishman Basil Seal, to modernize hi...
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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304 pages • first pub 1932 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316917339
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Back Bay Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
Black Mischief, " Waugh's third novel, helped to establish his reputation as a master satirist. Set on the fictional African island of Azania, the novel chronicles the efforts of Emperor Seth, assisted by the Englishman Basil Seal, to modernize hi...
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.