The Razor's Edge
~ W. Somerset Maugham
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MNReader
~ 37-year-old woman in Glencoe, MN
The Razor's Edge
“This was the first book that made me think more globally. It opened my eyes.”
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
“I love and miss Dr Gonzo. I adore all his writing but this is a classic.”
LiteraryCowboy
~ 43-year-old man in Humble, TX
The Razor's Edge
“'Cuts like a knife, but feels so right. . .' A counterpoint in a way to Hemingway, this novel of a man's spiritual awakening is a...”
The Sun Also Rises
“Any book that uses the phrase 'get tight' to refer to drinking has to be at the top of my list. A beautiful first book from Papa...”
katlic
~ 25-year-old man in Towson, MD
The Razor's Edge
“The real Great Gatsby”
The Great Gatsby
“didn't like it”
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Aug 31, 2010, 9:32 AM
DavidRP, a 46-year-old man in Providence
“Small town, small library, everybody knew everybody and the librarian just said, "Oh, that's out. Father..." You can't go wrong with the works of Maugham for $4. There was large collection of his short works that I read during my lunch hours over the course of months. He's very good at short stories. I'm not sure what enlightenment is - just doing the next right thing and listening in the silence for clarity? Sounds easy enough...”
Aug 31, 2010, 3:35 PM
Sparky, a 56-year-old woman in Tampa
“Used book sale at University of South Florida Library tomorrow. Since I was informed the OED (Oxford English Dictionary) will never be printed again I'm on a mission to find used multi-volume set. Aw heck, I'd even settle for the 2 volume set.”
Aug 30, 2010, 3:33 PM
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Sparky, a 56-year-old woman in Tampa
“Just scored a two volume set of the complete works of Maugham at my library used book sale for $4.00. Hope this title is included, cuz I am in need of some enlightenment. BTW, how did you find out a priest had checked out the book?”