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The Razor's Edge

By: W. Somerset Maugham
Narrated by: Michael Page
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Publisher's summary

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.

This novel is part of Brilliance Audio's extensive Classic Collection, bringing you timeless masterpieces that you and your family are sure to love.

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

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Brilliant and easy to read

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

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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.

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Beautiful Book

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

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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.

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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..

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strange accent

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

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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.

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Happy ending story

Though I enjoyed the book. Unfortunately, often times this is not the real life ends

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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.

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A story for humanity

Maugham is a master storyteller. This story exhibits the full range of human longings, from the ally’s of Bombay to the riviera of France in the 1920’s.

All of us walk the razors edge, teetering from left to right until at last yielding to the groove of destiny.

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