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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 2,967 reviews
Moods
inspiring 29%
adventurous 22%
emotional 20%
challenging 19%
hopeful 17%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 12%
mysterious 9%
informative 7%
sad 7%
dark 4%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Alcoholism, DeathModerate
Racism, Sexism, MurderMinor
Addiction, Sexual content, Antisemitism
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 2,967 reviews
Moods
inspiring 29%
adventurous 22%
emotional 20%
challenging 19%
hopeful 17%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
relaxing 12%
mysterious 9%
informative 7%
sad 7%
dark 4%
tense 2%
Pace
slow 34%
fast 5%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 82% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 23% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 48% | It's complicated: 37% | No: 13%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 72% | Yes: 17% | It's complicated: 7% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 71% | It's complicated: 19% | No: 7% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Racial slurs, Alcoholism, DeathModerate
Racism, Sexism, MurderMinor
Addiction, Sexual content, Antisemitism