Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray
If you are looking for a happy, uplifting book, then this one isn't worth your time. If you're interested in commentary on society, in being intellectually stimulated, or just reading a sad tale, then it is. The subtititle of this book is A Novel Without a Hero, and it fits. There is no character in this story who is truly likeable and not terribly flawed. I enjoyed it and found it interesting, but at the same time I thought it was depressing and not particularly accuarate. Apparently I have a rosier view of people than Thackeray! Be prepared to feel dissatisfied with the world. Thackeray writes so well that you may find yourself believing in his view a bit even against your own inclination.
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