The Moon and Sixpence by W. Somerset Maugham

The Moon and Sixpence

W. Somerset Maugham

192 pages • first pub 1919 (editions)

fiction art classics challenging reflective slow-paced
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Yet now few will be found to deny his greatness. I do not speak of that greatness which is achieved by the fortunate politician or the successful soldier; that is a quality which belongs to the place he occupies rather than to the man; and a chang...

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Community Reviews Summary of 1,035 reviews

Moods

reflective 80%
dark 47%
challenging 29%
emotional 26%
adventurous 25%
inspiring 18%
mysterious 15%
funny 13%
sad 12%
informative 11%
tense 11%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 4%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 49%
slow 35%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 75% | A mix: 20% | Plot: 4%

Strong character development?

No: 39% | It's complicated: 36% | Yes: 22% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 22% | Yes: 10% | N/A: 3%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 68% | Yes: 21% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%

Average rating

3.85

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