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Of Human Bondage

W. Somerset Maugham

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Jul 20, 2012 Rowena rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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This was my first Maugham book and I'm very glad I was recommended it. The story was essentially the coming of age story of an orphaned boy who was born with a clubfoot.He tries to find himself in many different ways and places; in Germany, in Paris, in London etc.

I loved the parts of the novel which dealt with the Bohemian lifestyle in Paris. It was basically the stereotypical image one gets when imagining poor, struggling, artists. The characters I met in this section were among my favourites ...more

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May 30, 2021 Hermione Laake rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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An interesting insight into the heart of a man. I'd criticize Maugham for creating such simple women. Nevertheless he gets down their behaviour even when it isn't always clear what motivates them. This book is surprising for tackling such diverse subjects. An interesting insight into the life of a medical student, which Maugham was at one time. I suspect their is a great deal of truth in it. ...more

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Oct 13, 2011 Misha rated it it was amazing

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