2.84k reviews for:

Brideshead Revisited

Evelyn Waugh

3.87 AVERAGE

editrix's review against another edition

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I loooovvvvve this kind of book, and I’m so glad to have this particular one in my life now. It’s pretty much like everything I read for pleasure in my teens and twenties: old-timey rich English people having old-timey rich English drama. If literature is comfort food, “Brideshead Revisited” is my mom’s surprise potatoes, and I want a second helping. Very Austen. Much Fitzgerald. Gimme more.

violetviva's review against another edition

3.5

reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

misspemberley's review against another edition

4.0

reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

dh_'s review against another edition

4.0

challenging funny sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

destroyedimage's review against another edition

4.5

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+ very moving, loved characters and vibe
- quite confusing at times

librarianna81's review against another edition

4.0

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An interesting whirlwind through a lifetime in England. I guess this book points out how much money does NOT buy happiness. Nor does religion, really. It was interesting to see Waugh's take on religion and family relations, particularly on the institution of marriage. I just still feel kind of stunned (despite how long it took me to read), like: wow, it's already over? It seemed so suddenly complete. But it told the story it had to tell, and thoroughly at that. I did also really enjoy how it was all enveloped so neatly within an interesting and unique plot line.

jade_flynn's review against another edition

3.0

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A strong English modern classic novel. Not my favourite, not my least favourite. Floats around somewhere in the middle. Particularly enjoyed the discussions surrounding Catholicism.

jordan_eley's review against another edition

4.25

funny reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

hearingtrumpet's review against another edition

4.0

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and a half.

audreyaudreyaudrey's review against another edition

2.0

mysterious reflective slow-paced

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Sucks.

I want to nominate Charles Ryder for Most Annoying Protagonist Ever 

2 stars for Waugh's gorgeous prose, though

Ah what a waste of his talents