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I was recently given "Brideshead Revisited" by a friend. I had never read Evelyn Waugh before, though I'd always intended to. Initially, I was bored by the war scenes in the introductory chapter, and then the book began to feel a bit garish, reminding me of Gatsby, especially in the party scenes toward the middle of the book. However, in the final few pages, the truth comes out. The main characters conclude that love is not enough to create or save a relationship. Life, in their experience, becomes more about what is given to them--the facts of their existence--than about how they can manipulate, avoid, or change those facts. This book has been an inspiration to me for the upcoming year, as I strive to live with ever greater honesty.
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Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh
Ben Sergoke, January 1, 2011
I was recently given "Brideshead Revisited" by a friend. I had never read Evelyn Waugh before, though I'd always intended to. Initially, I was bored by the war scenes in the introductory chapter, and then the book began to feel a bit garish, reminding me of Gatsby, especially in the party scenes toward the middle of the book. However, in the final few pages, the truth comes out. The main characters conclude that love is not enough to create or save a relationship. Life, in their experience, becomes more about what is given to them--the facts of their existence--than about how they can manipulate, avoid, or change those facts. This book has been an inspiration to me for the upcoming year, as I strive to live with ever greater honesty.