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I just flat out loved this book. At first I didn't especially like Kitty. Maugham draws her so well. I am always amazed when an author of one gender can write such a fully drawn character of the other. Originally published in 1925, I was also surprised at the strong feminist feelings that emerged, for Kitty was most certainly not a feminist. As I have said over and over, good prose is essential to my enjoyment. His is very much what I like to read.
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I'm a little torn on my rating. I did enjoy this book a lot more than I'd anticipated. The writing is gorgeous, the plot kept me reading, the characters were interesting (if not very likable) but I feel like I'll probably have forgotten all about this in a couple of weeks.
I enjoyed Kitty as a character, and watching her grow and regress and grow again was, for me, the best part of this book. I appreciated how honest she was about her feelings and her own character, even if she didn't always com ...more
I enjoyed Kitty as a character, and watching her grow and regress and grow again was, for me, the best part of this book. I appreciated how honest she was about her feelings and her own character, even if she didn't always com ...more
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