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The loved one
A good, not great novella by Evelyn Waugh that is hilarious as it is timely. Though written in the 1940s this book still has a lot to say about our culture vis-a-vis death today. A quick and enjoyable read.
The loved one
There is something to be said about the humorous dance macabre and Mr. Waugh, in this brief book weaves an interesting tale of a love triangle farce punctuated by death and cynical humor. Not for the happily-ever-after crowd, but well worth a weekend read, if only for the punchline ending.
The loved one
although i am not an avid reader, this book gave me an interst in reading . this book is not for the young ones (pg-13). it is for mature audiences. final comments : i thought the beginning was dull at first , but as i read on i started to enjoy it. this was a good combination of laughter and strong emotions played by the characters.
The loved one
I felt that this book gave an excellent account on the people of Hollywood and how it can affect them and the people around them. The story itself gave great detail on Hollywood life and gave insight into the industries that are there. I think people would like this story due to the fact that Evelyn Waugh made the story somewhat real.While reading the story, I began learning about the funeral industry and the many aspects of it. The thing that I found interesting is that you get the point of view from a pet cemetary and a cemetary for the people of Hollywood. I felt that this story was a little frightening, but then again it was like a twisted comedy.Overall, I liked this book very much because from a certain perspective it seemed like it was real. I would recommend this book to many of my friends.
The loved one
The Loved One is full of commedy and drama. This book pokes fun at Forest Lawn, Holywood, and rich English snobishness. This book is great to take a day off and read by the fire. This book is a definite 4 out of 5 stars and a MUST READ!
The loved one
I thought that the book was good. It is kind of hard to read because the writer uses a lot of adjectives. That also makes the book more interesting because you have to pay attention more. The book has many characters that are very well discribed, it really paints a picture in your head. Another thing I like about is the ending. I think that enyone who reads it will enjoy it, young or old.