Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham

Of Human Bondage

W. Somerset Maugham

790 pages first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

A nine year old boy's mother dies shortly after the death of his father. He is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in a small East-Anglian village, where his uncle is vicar. This uncle holds the boy's significant inheritance for him until he come...

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Moods

reflective 80%
emotional 64%
challenging 35%
sad 34%
dark 26%
hopeful 25%
inspiring 20%
adventurous 16%
funny 9%
tense 9%
relaxing 7%
informative 5%
lighthearted 3%
mysterious 3%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 18%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 89% | A mix: 10%

Strong character development?

Yes: 88% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 24% | It's complicated: 8% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.05

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