fiction classics short stories emotional reflective slow-paced

432 pages | first published 1951

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The second of four volumes of short stories which reflect Somerset Maugham's wry perception of human foibles and gift for evoking drama from a sense of time and place. Set in Malaya, America and England, they include Flotsam and Jetsam, The Man Wi...
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Summary of 77 reviews

Moods

reflective 100%
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
relaxing 50%
sad 50%

Pace

slow 50%
medium 50%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 100%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Loveable characters?

No: 50% | Yes: 50%

Diverse cast of characters?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

It's complicated: 50% | Yes: 50%

Average rating

4.06

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