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3.15 AVERAGE
3.15 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I Don't How To Feel About This One But I Hated The Ending^^!
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Violence, Sexual harassment
I never thought 128 pages could make me so angry! The dumb acceptance of domestic violence and a 'woman's lot' by the characters and society as a whole is tragic. Married women look down on Liza and all aspire to be married and having loads of children. However we learn that marriage is actually a trap, you are better off alone than being beaten and constantly pregnant!
If you like Maugham's other works, you may not enjoy this one. If you haven't yet read a book by Maugham, you should start with something else. This book does not have the same charm of his others.
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity
Moderate: Domestic abuse
Minor: Alcoholism, Cursing
fast-paced