A review by emmaj_xo
Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Oh I really didn’t enjoy this, it almost sent me into a slump. And that’s not to say it’s not masterfully crafted. It very much is. But the central conflict between Charles’ wish for belong to the family and Sebastian’s wish to keep him to himself (away from the suffocating influence of the family) just wasn’t compelling enough for me. Charles is a Nick Caraway type - always an admiring observer and never quite belonging. Sebastian was his Gatsby … until he was forgotten about? I just wished there was a proper conclusion to Sebastian’s story.