Major Barbara

Major Barbara


By: George Bernard Shaw
Reviewed by: szoghi, 17
Rating: Really liked it


This book is a funny short story, approximately 80 pages long. The key themes which jump out at the reader are religion and cynicism of society. The story starts out the Britomart family in need of money. The ex-husband, Andrew Undershaft, a successful arms dealer, is needed to assist the three children financially. On a surprise visit, Andrew sees his children whom he hasn't seen for many years. The main character, Barbara, of the Salvation Army, is very religious and dedicated to change her father's views on warfare and religion. Thus, without spoiling the book, the story shows the approaches Barbara and Undershaft take in trying to convert eachother's beliefs. This was a very funny story that took me a weekend to read. The language isn't too complex, thus in general, people won't have trouble understanding the diction.


Recommended to: Ages 12 and up