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thelizabeth 's review for:
Brideshead Revisited
by Evelyn Waugh
It seems what this book is famous for is its bygone definition of Englishness, but to me the relationships were enchanting and vivid, and that's what held me. Their contrast with the ornate settings created such a rich whirlwind picture of visiting the world at the time. (The story is in many more places than just the titular estate; there's lots of travel). Some of the words from the book resonated as themes themselves, "thwarted", "the forerunner". They've kept me thinking. And it surprised me; I didn't expect it to end for the reasons it did. When war is coming at the end, you know that's bad enough.
My favorite part, I suppose not surprisingly, was the chapter in the huge storm on the ocean liner. It is miraculous and perfectly dramatic. What it brings about is so touching and, I guess, I just seem to really, really like a machina of water in a novel. Sue me please.
Thanks to Evan, for the birthday present.
By the way, what a terrible movie-related book cover. It is really unsightly. (Though the Everyman edition within is of course lovely.) So unlikable that my friend brought over a new dustjacket from work, which is what's on the shelf now.
My favorite part, I suppose not surprisingly, was the chapter in the huge storm on the ocean liner. It is miraculous and perfectly dramatic. What it brings about is so touching and, I guess, I just seem to really, really like a machina of water in a novel. Sue me please.
Thanks to Evan, for the birthday present.
By the way, what a terrible movie-related book cover. It is really unsightly. (Though the Everyman edition within is of course lovely.) So unlikable that my friend brought over a new dustjacket from work, which is what's on the shelf now.