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This is a collection of linked short stories rather than a novel, based on Maugham's own time as a spy during the First World War. Unfortunately the collection is unevenly written, sometimes brilliant but sometimes boring, and there's a lot of humour along the way which just isn't funny - to me, anyway.
I should say in fairness that I do really like a couple of the stories, 'Behind the Scenes', which paints a vivid picture of sexual obsession, and and the poignant last tale in the collection, 'Mr ...more
I should say in fairness that I do really like a couple of the stories, 'Behind the Scenes', which paints a vivid picture of sexual obsession, and and the poignant last tale in the collection, 'Mr ...more
Really recommend. I won’t reproduce the plot as many reviewers do . Suffice it to say that I was pleased to find it when browsing at the local library .
Somerset Maugham is brilliant. , as is the book .
Somerset Maugham is brilliant. , as is the book .
Feb 21, 2012
Steve Anderson
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