The Loved One: An Anglo-American Tragedy by Evelyn Waugh

The Loved One: An Anglo-American Tragedy

Evelyn Waugh

164 pages • first pub 1948 (editions)

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The Loved One was written as a result of Evelyn Waugh's trip to Hollywood in February and March 1947. In Hollywood, Waugh enjoyed meeting Charlie Chaplin and Walt Disney ("the two artists of the place") but complained about the accommodations, the...

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Moods

funny 83%
dark 74%
reflective 25%
lighthearted 22%
sad 10%
challenging 9%
mysterious 7%
emotional 5%
tense 2%
adventurous 1%
informative 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 40%
fast 36%
slow 22%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 44% | Character: 40% | Plot: 11% | N/A: 2%

Strong character development?

No: 68% | It's complicated: 18% | Yes: 11% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 59% | It's complicated: 30% | Yes: 9%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 82% | It's complicated: 8% | Yes: 7% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 69% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 10%

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3.59

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