Good-Bye, Mr. Chips
by James Hilton
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Author: James HiltonEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2004-07-14
ISBN: 0316010138
Number of pages: 144
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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Book Review: "Because all things are forgotten in the end." And this shouldn't be.
Summary: 4 Stars
"Because all things are forgotten in the end." And this shouldn't be.
The life of a Latin teacher at an English grammar school, "a good school of the second rank," doesn't seem to be the most promising foundation for a novel, but Hilton creates a wonderful character in GOODBYE, MR. CHIPS. In this slim novel, a life of service is examined, and with each vignette, the gentle nature of Chips and the sadness and triumphs of his life are gradually revealed without fanfare, rather they take on an air of grace reflecting the character's own personality. With its brevity and lack of detail, this doesn't fall into the category of a "great novel," but rather a great character is revealed, one that deserves to be remembered.
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