A review by jason_l_thomas
Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Waugh’s book is clearly deeply influential (i.e. Saltburn, and The Talented Mr. Ripley) and with good reason. The reflective, somber nature of Brideshead Revisited turns the nostalgia of coming of age into a deeply sad, scaring experience in which no one can escape the mistakes and decisions of early adulthood. With immaculate prose weaving what could be a pompous concept of the final gasps of the English aristocracy into something much more heartfelt, Brideshead is 100% a must read for fans of English literature. However, the prologue, first few chapters, and final chapter, feel unnecessary, making an initial or final connection to the book a bit difficult. But the majority more than makes up for the few sluggish parts of the novel.