Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham

Of Human Bondage

W. Somerset Maugham

712 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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W. Somerset Maugham's masterwork is the coming-of-age story of Philip Carey, a sensitive young man consumed by an unrequited and self-destructive love. Born with a clubfoot, Philip is orphaned as a child and raised by unsympathetic relatives. Sent...

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Community Reviews Summary of 2,360 reviews

Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 62%
challenging 35%
sad 33%
dark 24%
hopeful 24%
inspiring 18%
adventurous 15%
tense 9%
funny 7%
relaxing 6%
informative 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 18%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 44% | Yes: 33% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.03

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