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A review by wildfiona
Collected Short Stories Volume 1 by W. Somerset Maugham
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Body shaming, Misogyny, Murder, Physical abuse, Racial slurs, Racism, Religious bigotry, Slavery, and Violence
This is a book of its time. We have to suspend our sense of political correctness but I do believe Maugham is a master short story teller.