Thursday, December 1, 2016

W. Somerset Maugham



I have been reading quite a lot of W. Somerset Maugham of late. I like his writing style; often narrating the entire story by being a key member. His short stories are really well written and versatile as he defines and describes his characters well. Even the surroundings he makes it come as if we are just witnessing them.
I have read couple of volumes f his short stories and three of his novels (cakes and ale, Razors edge and Of Human Bondage). 
All the three are good, but I enjoyed Of Human Bondage the most. The character Phillip Carey (autobiographical) is one of the best created characters. And of course, Mildred! She is probably the best character in this story.