Book Review: The Razor's Edge

[@jigggro]

One of the great novels. It is sad that he is largely forgotten amongst young people.

[@tashuntka]

I've read my 1945 original copy once a year every year for 20 years.. Oh, and everything else Willie wrote I spose..🙏 It's funny how three book changes every year 🙏

[@michaelhaering7876]

Such a well done and insightful review with with very telling observations....only to be disappointed by your not completing the review to the book's end. I was impressed and waiting for your summation of what can be learned from Maugham's intelligent insight to man's character. But still a good review. Thank you. -- Michael

[@BookishTexan]

Thank you Michael.

[@intellectualreads5696]

Never read anything by W. Somerset Maugham. I know that Amy is really devouring him lately and now to see your positive impression of the first work you read, written by Maugham, I am tempted to look for some texts by him on my next visit to the library or bookstore! Nice review very articulate.

[@BookishTexan]

Thank you. I had this book for such a long time and Amy and Alan inspired me to read it. Glad they did.

[@mirrorwu3456]

Do you like The Razor's Edge more or The Moon and Sixpence more?

[@BookishTexan]

I've only ever read _The Razor's Edge_ .

[@Robert.Sheard]

I don't think I've read this one, although I loved his earlier book, _Of Human Bondage._

[@AlexBlackReads]

This sounds fascinating. I had never even heard of Maugham before.

[@Amysdustybookshelf]

This book isn't the only time that Maugham makes himself an observer character is his own work. It's an unusual approach, and I think this may be the only time when it really worked out well for him. It's interesting that you refer to Paris as a fourth character. Good to hear that you enjoyed it!

[@BookishTexan]

I was so impressed with how he worked himself into this novel, but not surprised that it doesnt always work so well. I thought the character of Isabel was one of the most remarkably complex and powerful characters I've read about in a long time.

[@DarkBetweenPages]

I love when fellow booktubers or book people give us that inspiration! This sounds very interesting.

[@BookishTexan]

One of those books that was much better than I thought it would be.

[@DarkBetweenPages]

@@BookishTexan Which is just the icing on the cake!

[@Nyledam89]

I have yet to read any Maugham - I need to correct that at some point! To me the most interesting and complex character from what you have said would be Isabel I think.

[@BookishTexan]

I almost went into more depth on Isabel, but I wanted to keep the length of the video down. She is a remarkable fictional creation, one of the most memorable characters I've come across in a while. Now, I wish I had.

[@Nyledam89]

@@BookishTexan The way you talked about her even in the abbreviated version was enough to catch my intrigue, so I think you did a great job as it is. :)

[@sandra7319.]

Great review!

[@DaisyXMachina]

Never read anything by Maugham, though I've heard the name all my life. Sounds interesting! (Stay away from the Bill Muray movie!)

[@BookishTexan]

I actually like the movie a little, but its not a very strict adaptation of the book.