Burmese Days
by George Orwell
Taste attributes: historicaldramapoliticalslowfresh & originalunsavouryheavyrealisticlinearemotive & stirringsocial commentaryinjustice/tragedy/vengeancecomplex relationship
Boxlist takeA weighty historical novel that is original, emotional and slow-burning. Best if you like depth over escapism.
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Pace: slow · Originality: fresh · Tone: balanced · Weight: very heavy · Realism: balanced · Story: balanced · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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4.1 / 5
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About This Book
Burmese Days is set in 1920s imperial Burma, in the fictional district of Kyauktada. The story involves U Po Kyin, a corrupt Burmese magistrate, who works to destroy the reputation of the Indian Dr. Veraswami, so he (Kyin) can be admitted to the European Club instead of the more likely Dr. Veraswami.
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- Author
- George Orwell
- Published
- 1934
- Pages
- 288
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