Handful Of Dust by Evelyn Waugh
Handful Of Dust

Evelyn Waugh

Handful Of Dust

Evelyn Waugh

224 pages first pub 1934 (editions)

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For readers who delight in witty, incisive portrayals of the complexities of high society, Handful Of Dust by Evelyn Waugh is a masterful exploration of the intricacies of marriage, class, and the human condition, offering a nuanced and enlightening commentary on the societal conventions that bind and suffocate us.

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Laced with cynicism and truth, "A Handful of Dust" satirizes a certain stratum of English life where all the characters have wealth, but lack practically every other credential. Murderously urbane, it depicts the breakup of a marriage in the Londo...

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Community Reviews

3.67
based on 2,231 reviews

Moods

funny: 67%

dark: 52%

reflective: 29%

sad: 29%

emotional: 22%

adventurous: 20%

lighthearted: 12%

challenging: 11%

tense: 9%

mysterious: 4%

informative: 1%

relaxing: 1%


Pace

12% of readers chose fast
53% of readers chose medium
33% of readers chose slow
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medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

9% of readers chose Plot
25% of readers chose A mix
64% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

28% of readers chose Yes
22% of readers chose Complicated
47% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

8% of readers chose Yes
27% of readers chose Complicated
63% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

13% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
79% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

86% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
2% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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