A review by reverielms
Burmese Days by George Orwell

adventurous funny mysterious reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

i actually thoroughly enjoyed this novel- orwell’s writing is honestly unbeatable. a significantly underrated read in my opinion. the descriptions and motifs in this are stunningly vivid. the pacing was well set and the plot was extremely well set up, weaving in and out and creating  parallels of previous scenes. i just KNOW elizabeth would think it beastly, but for me, an honestly fabulous read. really really loved the climate setting that orwell propped up too. only red flag would be the outright annoying white-saviour complex of the anti-hero’s character (also the derogatory descriptions of the Burmese in some aspects) 
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