Of Human Bondage by W. Somerset Maugham

Of Human Bondage

W. Somerset Maugham with Maeve Binchy (Translator), Benjamin DeMott (Translator)

684 pages • first pub 1915 (editions)

fiction classics emotional reflective slow-paced
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The first and most autobiographical of Maugham's masterpieces. It is the story of Philip Carey, an orphan eager for life, love and adventure. After a few months studying in Heidelberg, and a brief spell in Paris as a would-be artist, he settles in...

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Moods

reflective 82%
emotional 63%
challenging 34%
sad 33%
hopeful 24%
dark 23%
inspiring 19%
adventurous 15%
tense 9%
funny 7%
relaxing 6%
informative 5%
lighthearted 2%
mysterious 2%

Pace

slow 79%
medium 18%
fast 1%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 84% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 89% | It's complicated: 8% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 43% | Yes: 34% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 62% | Yes: 26% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 1%

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4.03

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