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222 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316216494
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publication date: 11 December 2012
Description
Evelyn Waugh's personal favorite of his novels and "a superlatively well done book" (Chicago Tribune) set in the age of Emperor Constantine. Helena is the intelligent, horse-mad daughter of a British chieftain who is thrown into marriage with the...
Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
hopeful 42%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | Plot: 15% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
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Death, MurderMinor
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222 pages • first pub 1950 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780316216494
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Little Brown and Company
Publication date: 11 December 2012
Description
Evelyn Waugh's personal favorite of his novels and "a superlatively well done book" (Chicago Tribune) set in the age of Emperor Constantine. Helena is the intelligent, horse-mad daughter of a British chieftain who is thrown into marriage with the...
Community Reviews Summary of 108 reviews
Moods
reflective 57%
hopeful 42%
adventurous 14%
emotional 14%
funny 14%
inspiring 14%
lighthearted 14%
challenging 7%
mysterious 7%
relaxing 7%
sad 7%
Pace
fast 35%
slow 21%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 69% | Plot: 15% | A mix: 15%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33% | No: 25% | N/A: 8%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 30% | No: 23%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 40% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 20% | N/A: 10%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 33% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 33%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, MurderMinor
War, Infidelity