The Razor's Edge

De: W. Somerset Maugham

Narrado por: Michael Page

A compelling novel of self-discovery and the search for meaning from the author of The Painted Veil.

The Great War changed everything and everyone, and Larry Darrell is no exception. Though his physical wounds from the war heal, his spirit is changed almost beyond recognition. He leaves his betrothed, the beautiful and devoted Isabel; studies philosophy and religion in Paris; lives as a monk, and witnesses the exotic hardships of Spanish life. All of life that he can find - from an Indian Ashrama to labor in a coal mine - becomes Larry's spiritual experiment as he spurns the comfort and privilege of the Roaring 20s.

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©1944 W. Somerset Maugham and renewed in 1971 by Elizabeth Mary, Baroness Glendevon (P)1994 Brilliance Audio

Brilliant and easy to read

I enjoyed listening to this book. Both the story and the performance are brilliant. Lovely experience.

Rethink your life

A dedicated classics reader, I avoided Maugham for far too long. What a shame to have denied myself the pleasure and thoughtfulness of this story for decades. Listen or read. Today. Michael Page is an excellent narrator as always.

Maugham at 70 and still amazing

Always a pleasure to read a book with a beggining, middle, and end, timeless themes, and none of the ax grinding, and propagandizung that are the hallmarks of modern authors.

Great story

I have always liked this story, having seen and enjoying both film versions. the book paints the the scenes as eloquently as I had hoped.

Beautiful Book

This is a wonderful book, one that stays with you. Nuanced, deep perception of characters. Excellent narration.

A story of a man searching, and finding himself. Kindness comes from a least expected place.

We all tend toward selfishness, sometimes coming to ones self, means a life alone. Being alone does not always mean loniness.

A tale of the searching soul

Beautiful narration for an equally beautiful tale of the searchers that some of us may be lucky enough to be acquainted with..

One of Maugham's best

great story. great performer. absolutely worth every second. a must read for Maugham fans and a great first Maugham if you're just getting into him.

strange accent

You think they could have gotten an American to read. The English accent just didn't fit! Good story.

great book read by a great narrator!

Tried this book on a whim after hearing that Bill Murray wouldn't do Ghostbusters without being able to make this book into a film. I was rewarded! great character studies and beautifully read.