From an orphan with a clubfoot, Philip Carey grows into an impressionable young man with a voracious appetite for adventure and knowledge. Then he falls obsessively in love, embarking on a disastrous relationship that will change his life forever.
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"The modern writer who has influenced me the most." - George Orwell
"One of my favourite writers." - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
"A writer of great dedication." - Graham Greene
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"One of my favourite writers." - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
"A writer of great dedication." - Graham Greene
From the Trade Paperback edition.
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"The modern writer who has influenced me the most." - George Orwell
"One of my favourite writers." - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
"A writer of great dedication." - Graham Greene --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
"One of my favourite writers." - Gabriel Garcia Marquez
"A writer of great dedication." - Graham Greene --This text refers to the Paperback edition.
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By Verna.vp
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I was amazed when I read of Human Bondage again after many years....just how much
more I read into it......after reading so many detective, beach books it was a pleasure to
indulge in beautiful writing.
more I read into it......after reading so many detective, beach books it was a pleasure to
indulge in beautiful writing.
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I know, I know, everyone speaks of what a classic this book is. And I must admit, when my book club decided to read this book I was initially pleased, as I really liked Razor's Edge. But of all ten of us in the club, only one finished the book!
I got as far as page 394, so I really did try. But I kept wanting to give Philip a shake, tell him to "get over it" and get on with his life already. Mildred was a perfect pill, and I was quite annoyed with how she abused his faith and love. The other characters were, for the most part, either one-dimensional, or unlikeable.
I know I'll most likely get slammed for daring to say this, but I just didn't like this book, and I was not the only one. It was just too depressing and full of despair. Avoid this unless you like a hard slog through the muck of sadness.
Format:Paperback
I got frustrated with this book in the middle. It was a bit tedious to read at times b/c it required all my focus. But in the end, it was worth it. A good story; excellent characterizations. This author has great acumen when it comes to creating a mood, scenery, and a complex character.
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Not an S/M book
This has to be, along with EAST OF EDEN and Capote's OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS, one of my favorite books. It's extremely long but goes quickly and the story is fascinating. Read more
Published on July 27 2004
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Of Learning When to Use an Editor
If W. Somerset Maugham's intent in writing "Of Human Bondage" was to instill the desire in his reader to see Philip Carey (the book's protagonist) bludgeoned with a blunt object,... Read more
Published on Aug 12 2003 by brewster22
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Of Human Bondage
Somerset Maugham's sweeping epic unfolds over a term of twenty five or so years corresponding to the end od the Victorian era. Read more
Published on Jun 22 2003 by "cmerrell"
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Trials and Tribulations of Phillip Carey
This is a classic Bildungsroman -- one of those wonderful books that allows the reader snapshots into the protagonist's life as he grows from a child into a man. Read more
Published on Jun 14 2002 by Tracy H. Slagter
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Classic of the Genre
Of Human Bondage is the must read of the confession genre. It details Maugham's life loosely in events but his emotionality to a tee. Read more
Published on Mar 4 2002
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Stupid people get what they deserve...
It is probably a stroke of genius on the part of Maugham that the main character of this novel is crippled. Read more
Published on Mar 1 2002 by "the_tinman"
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A difficult text, but well worth the read
'Of Human Bondage' is precisely that: a seminal text focused upon the varied enslavements man subjects himself to, be they poverty, or ego, or religion, or pride, or classism, or... Read more
Published on Feb 1 2002 by Ian Vance
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Stick with it
It starts slowly - in fact it only really starts when Philip goes to Paris. This is a world without student grants or state handouts. Read more
Published on Jan 4 2002
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A brilliant effort, difficult to put down
Maugham proves that one doesn't need to write complex or flowery prose to evoke poignant emotions and admiration for the author's brilliance. Read more
Published on Dec 11 2001 by Ritesh Laud
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Of Human Bondage
This book is and was a pleasure to read with many touching, and devastating, moments. Philip's childhood experiences are ever so poignant. Read more
Published on Dec 8 2001
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