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A review by hevleary
Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
5.0
I've wanted to read this book for a while and I am so glad I finally did. I really loved it! Although long, I never felt bogged down with the story and every chapter advanced the story along, something occasionally lacking in lengthy novels of this era.
My favourite character was of course Becky Sharp. I am glad I'm not friends with her but she was such a change from the usual slightly dull female Victorian heroine.
In contrast, Amelia was a stereotypical 'good girl' who rarely did anything out of the ordinary or daring. The two female protagonists were excellent contrasts to each other and I enjoyed their interaction.
I enjoyed how the book ended and thought the character development was really clever throughout. Thackeray's social commentary was entertaining, particularly when he was focussing on Becky as you could feel the Victorian disdain for a character like her coming through in his writing.
A truly excellent 5* read and a definite book for the re-read in the future pile.
My favourite character was of course Becky Sharp. I am glad I'm not friends with her but she was such a change from the usual slightly dull female Victorian heroine.
In contrast, Amelia was a stereotypical 'good girl' who rarely did anything out of the ordinary or daring. The two female protagonists were excellent contrasts to each other and I enjoyed their interaction.
I enjoyed how the book ended and thought the character development was really clever throughout. Thackeray's social commentary was entertaining, particularly when he was focussing on Becky as you could feel the Victorian disdain for a character like her coming through in his writing.
A truly excellent 5* read and a definite book for the re-read in the future pile.