480 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140185928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 March 1993
Description
This final classic collection reveals Somerset Maugham's unique talent for exposing and exploring the bitter realities of human relationships in tales of love, infidelity, passion and prejudice. The stories range from "The Lotus Eater" where a man...
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480 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140185928
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 March 1993
Description
This final classic collection reveals Somerset Maugham's unique talent for exposing and exploring the bitter realities of human relationships in tales of love, infidelity, passion and prejudice. The stories range from "The Lotus Eater" where a man...
Community Reviews Summary of 83 reviews
Moods
adventurous 50%
challenging 50%
dark 50%
emotional 50%
inspiring 50%
lighthearted 50%
mysterious 50%
relaxing 50%
sad 50%
Pace
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
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death