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Burmese Days

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Fiction Classics Historical Fiction Travel

by George Orwell

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3.84 (12.1K ratings)
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description 276 pages
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Burmese Days by George Orwell holds a well received rating of 3.84 out of 5, based on 12.1K reader ratings. First published in 1934. The book spans 276 pages.

About Burmese Days

Set in the days of the Empire, with the British ruling in Burma, Orwell's book describes corruption and imperial bigotry. Flory, a white timber merchant, befriends Dr Veraswami, a black enthusiast for the Empire, whose downfall can only be prevented by membership at an all-white club.

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Author George Orwell
Published 1934
Pages 276
Genres Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Travel
Average Rating 3.84 / 5.00
Total Ratings 12,119

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.8
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12.1K ratings
With a rating of 3.84, Burmese Days is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 3.99, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.84
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3.99
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Burmese Days?

Burmese Days is categorized as Fiction, Classics, Historical Fiction, Travel. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.

Is Burmese Days worth reading?

Based on 12.1K reader ratings, Burmese Days has an average score of 3.84 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Burmese Days?

Burmese Days has 276 pages.

Who wrote Burmese Days?

Burmese Days was written by George Orwell. It was first published in 1934.

What is the ISBN for Burmese Days?

The ISBN-13 for Burmese Days is 9781421808310.0.

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