314 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400034208
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage International
Publication date: 09 September 2003
Description
Larry Darrell is a young American in search of the absolute. The progress of this spiritual odyssey involves him with some of Maugham's most brillant characters - his fiancee Isabel, whose choice between love and wealth have lifelong repercussions...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,017 reviews
Moods
inspiring 28%
challenging 22%
emotional 21%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 15%
funny 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 9%
mysterious 8%
sad 8%
informative 7%
dark 5%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death, Racial slursModerate
Murder, Sexism, AddictionMinor
Sexual content, Xenophobia, Antisemitism314 pages • first pub 1944 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781400034208
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Vintage International
Publication date: 09 September 2003
Description
Larry Darrell is a young American in search of the absolute. The progress of this spiritual odyssey involves him with some of Maugham's most brillant characters - his fiancee Isabel, whose choice between love and wealth have lifelong repercussions...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,017 reviews
Moods
inspiring 28%
challenging 22%
emotional 21%
adventurous 19%
hopeful 15%
funny 13%
lighthearted 13%
relaxing 9%
mysterious 8%
sad 8%
informative 7%
dark 5%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 85% | A mix: 12% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 24% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 39% | No: 11%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 75% | Yes: 16% | It's complicated: 5% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Death, Racial slursModerate
Murder, Sexism, AddictionMinor
Sexual content, Xenophobia, Antisemitism