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448 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140185898
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 September 1992
Description
These 30 short stories, comprising Somerset Maugham's first collection, are set in locations ranging from England, France and Spain to the silver sands of the South Pacific. They include Rain, The Three Fat Women of Antibes, The Voice of the Turtl...
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Moods
emotional 50%
relaxing 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
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Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death448 pages • first pub 1951 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780140185898
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Group
Publication date: 01 September 1992
Description
These 30 short stories, comprising Somerset Maugham's first collection, are set in locations ranging from England, France and Spain to the silver sands of the South Pacific. They include Rain, The Three Fat Women of Antibes, The Voice of the Turtl...
Community Reviews Summary of 155 reviews
Moods
emotional 50%
relaxing 50%
adventurous 25%
challenging 25%
dark 25%
inspiring 25%
lighthearted 25%
mysterious 25%
sad 25%
tense 25%
Pace
medium 25%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 100%Strong character development?
It's complicated: 66% | Yes: 33%Loveable characters?
No: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | Yes: 25%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 25% | No: 25%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 25%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death