Book: ‘The Loved One’ by Evelyn Waugh – October 17th, 2017
by Rob Smith, Jr. on Oct.17, 2017, under Books
The Loved One by Evelyn Waugh
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
This is hilarious!!! I’ve read many, many humorous writings of the Hollywood set, love and mortuary humor…but not in one volume. Individually each is covered brilliantly. Waugh seems to have effortlessly assembled this seemingly simple volume. But it is power packed of humor and bright insight.
What is amazing is that this 1948 satire reads as fresh in 2017! The loony side of California has seemingly gotten loonier, or, with this book’s view in mind, has it?
I love the soliloquies by a character that underlines the ridiculous nature of various situations, the pre-Valley Girl incapable to grasp the world around her and the view of pet mortuaries.
This is a rare story of humor with an actual story included, no easy feat. It’s a good story with an ending that is likely not expected.
Bottom line I recommend this book! 10 out of 10 points.
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