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A Handful of Dust

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SKU: 9780241341100

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“A Handful of Dust” by Evelyn Waugh follows the crumbling marriage of Tony and Brenda Last in 1930s England. Brenda’s affair with the vapid John Beaver leads her to abandon her husband and their Gothic estate, Hetton Abbey. Experience Waugh’s sharp satire and tragicomedy as he portrays a generation lost in a world of fleeting pleasures and societal decay. ISBN: 9780241341100. Published by Penguin Books India.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780241341100
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: N
  • Spine Width: mm
  • Width: 129 mm
  • ISBN-10: 0241341108
  • Publisher Date: 07 Jun 2018
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Series Title: The Penguin English Library
  • Weight: 177 gr

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Weight 0.5 kg

16 reviews for A Handful of Dust

  1. Samriddha Chatterjee

    Brilliant and devastating. A Handful of Dust is a masterpiece of dark humor and social commentary. Waugh’s prose is impeccable.

  2. Bhargava

    The ending was quite shocking. I appreciate the satire, but the overall tone was a bit too cynical for me.

  3. Muskaan Grover

    Not my usual type of book, but I was captivated by Waugh’s writing. The story is bleak, but beautifully told.

  4. Vaishnavi

    Waugh’s writing is superb, and the story is both funny and tragic. A truly memorable read.

  5. Ansaf S

    I enjoyed the dark humor, but the characters were difficult to like. Still, a well-written and thought-provoking book.

  6. Piyush Upadhyay

    A classic for a reason. Waugh’s wit and social commentary are timeless. Highly recommend!

  7. Ritika Maheshwari

    The first half dragged a little, but the ending was powerful. Waugh’s social commentary is still relevant today.

  8. Paras Goyal

    Found it hard to sympathize with any of the characters. While the writing is good, the story left me feeling empty.

  9. David Avokkaran

    I struggled to connect with the characters, though the writing was undeniably clever. The story felt a bit dated for my taste.

  10. Ayush Singh Yadav

    I loved Waugh’s writing style, but the subject matter was quite depressing. A well-written but ultimately sad book.

  11. Suman

    A darkly funny and ultimately tragic story of love and loss. Waugh’s wit is sharp, and the ending is unforgettable.

  12. Dakshta Gupta

    A bit slow at times, but the satire is brilliant. The characters are flawed and fascinating. Overall, a good read.

  13. Dipankar Adhikari

    While well-written, I found the story rather depressing and the characters unsympathetic.

  14. Pariyul Jain

    A brilliant and devastating portrayal of a crumbling marriage and a decaying society.

  15. Bhavika Teesh Kumar Chanda

    A must-read for fans of classic literature. Waugh’s wit and insight are unparalleled.

  16. Nevaidya Agarwal

    Waugh’s satire is biting, but I found the characters unlikeable. The ending was bleak. Not sure I enjoyed it, but it’s definitely thought-provoking.

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