The Loved One
The Loved One is a 1948 angel fiction novel by Evelyn Waugh. It takes readers to California and Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif. in 1940's. Key subjects include motion picture industry, cemeteries, funeral rites and ceremonies and readers.
Open Library readers give it an average of 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, and 38 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 104 editions across 4 languages.
It runs to roughly 159 pages — 2–3 hours of reading at an average pace.
About The Loved One
One of Waugh’s most irreverent satires, the story focuses on the funeral business in Los Angeles.
Quick answers
Who wrote The Loved One?
The Loved One was written by Evelyn Waugh and first published in 1948.
What genre is The Loved One?
It is usually shelved as Angel Fiction.
How long is The Loved One?
The median edition has 159 pages, about 2–3 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to The Loved One?
Readers who like it often enjoy The Last Tycoon, Play It as It Lays and Genuine Lies.
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