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A review by rogerb
Decline and Fall by Evelyn Waugh
funny
informative
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I first read this at John Botham's suggestion in ... 1969 or so. It was set as Christmas homework by Hugh's group.
I had remembeed the plot, but had not remembred, or perhaps just not realisd at the time, how funny it is. Really very funny for mid-20s.
I had also failed to recall the casual way Waugh used terms for other nationalities that would not get printed today, at least not in his manner. It grates most awfully and it is hard to say "that was then, this is now". Waugh may say he was merely passing comment on the debauched utters who feature in the tale.
It was his first book, and i feel that this is clear. Subsequent books - even the comedies - perhaps have more depth.
I had remembeed the plot, but had not remembred, or perhaps just not realisd at the time, how funny it is. Really very funny for mid-20s.
I had also failed to recall the casual way Waugh used terms for other nationalities that would not get printed today, at least not in his manner. It grates most awfully and it is hard to say "that was then, this is now". Waugh may say he was merely passing comment on the debauched utters who feature in the tale.
It was his first book, and i feel that this is clear. Subsequent books - even the comedies - perhaps have more depth.