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A review by rosie_ac
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
3.0
Becky is a fascinating character and I imagine the depiction of such an anti-heroine in a semi-sympathetic or admiring light at the time was revolutionary. Though Thackeray’s commentary extrapolating certain characterise to all women is jarring to the modern reader.
Overall, the novel suffers from being overly-long, repetitive, and all the other characters being so one-dimensional as to be boring in the extreme. Becky shines by comparison, but not enough to save the book. I’d recommend listening on audiobook as the perfect book to fall asleep to!
Overall, the novel suffers from being overly-long, repetitive, and all the other characters being so one-dimensional as to be boring in the extreme. Becky shines by comparison, but not enough to save the book. I’d recommend listening on audiobook as the perfect book to fall asleep to!