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Brideshead Regained: Continuing the Memoirs of Charles Ryder (Hardcover)

by Michael Johnston (Author)
3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

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  • Hardcover: 244 pages
  • Publisher: Akanos (25 Sep 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0954290100
  • ISBN-13: 978-0954290108
  • Product Dimensions: 23.4 x 16 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 369,779 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'A fine sequel to one of the greatest stories ever told.' Sheridan Morley, Author and Critic.

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'Sequels are always dangerous [..] almost certainly a literary suicide.' Lord (Roy) Hatterlsey

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Sequels can succeed, 24 Sep 2003
By Chris Ryan (Harrogate, N Yorks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
I approached Brideshead Regained with some trepidation but within a few pages my fears were soon unfounded. This is a wonderful read. Michael Johnson has achieved the impossible in successfully writting a sequel to Brideshead Revisited. In Johnston's book we experience the ups and downs of life during the Second World War through the eyes of Charles Ryder as he works as a war artist. We meet prominent leaders and a few old friends along the way. All together an excelent book, only one problem, I want to know what happens to Charles next, how about it Mr Johnson?
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4.0 out of 5 stars Atmospheric narrative, 3 Nov 2003
By Tim Hurren (Harrogate, North Yorkshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
Johnston writes well with a fine turn of phrase, being able to conjure up a scene effectively with relatively few words. Some parts of the book are written 'tongue in cheek' and are quite amusing. However in my opinion the real strength of this, his first published novel, is that parts of the story of WW2 are explored from the unusual perspective of a war artist. Often I found that the references to the Brideshead saga were a distraction from the novel's real originality. My understanding is that Michael Johnston has other works moving towards publication and I look forward to seeing his creativity being set free from the inevitable constraints of the sequal format. A good read, well crafted and containing many fascinating insights into corners of a major conflict that are generally hidden from view.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Insidiously enjoyable, 17 Sep 2003
When I first looked at 'Brideshead Regained' I did not think that I would enjoy the book or appreciate an attempt to emulate Evelyn Waugh. It is true that Waugh's style (both precise and nostalgic) and the Catholic ethos of the original are largely absent, but the story started to grip me from early on.

The adventures of Charles Ryder in the later years of the war are fascinating in themselves. He paints with Churchill and actually paints a portrait of De Gaulle; and he finds himself in Belsen as the war comes to an end. This section is extremely powerful. I am impressed by Michael Johnston's descriptive power both here and in the monastery where he meets Sebastian for the last time.

The story rises to a climax when Ryder returns to Brideshead itself. It is clear that Mr Johnston wants to continue with a second sequel, though it now seems we may be denied that pleasure in the near future, at least - his story of Charles Ryder and Brideshead is certainly not complete as the book ends. I certainly found myself wanting more!

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1.0 out of 5 stars Brideshead deserted
This book might have stood up on its own if written as a war story, but to be associated with Brideshead Revisited is not warranted. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Mixed feelings!
Being a mega fan of Brideshead Revisited, I was somewhat intrigued to see how this "sequel" would be handled. Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars Approach with caution
After reluctantly reading this, I must first say that any purist of Evelyn Waughn's masterpiece should approach this book with extreme caution. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars Brideshead Regained: Continuing the Memoirs of Charles Ryder
Enough twists and turns to make this quite a good yarn once the disappointment of realising that it simply is not in the same league as it's forebear as literature. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2003 by chris beckingham

5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting Read
This is a terrific read, brilliantly written. I was fascinated to learn what happened to Charles Ryder; the WW2 background was utterly convincing and made the story even more... Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2003 by Ruth Elwin Harris

5.0 out of 5 stars brideshead regained
If you always wanted to know what happened to Charles Ryder and the Flyte tribe, now is your chance. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderfull, Intelligent and Witty Writing
A wonderful book. I cannot imagine why anyone should not read it. Buy the book - you will read it again and again – enjoy the narrative, the story, the language and the... Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2003 by Anne Mette Voss

5.0 out of 5 stars Regaining a Lost World
There are rumours that the jealous guardians of Evelyn Waugh's literary estate are trying to limit the circulation of this sequel by Michael Johnston. Read more
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