Moon and Sixpence
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4.5 • 122 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The Moon and Sixpence is a novel by W Somerset Maugham, told in episodic form by a first-person narrator, in a series of glimpses into the mind and soul of the central character Charles Strickland, a middle-aged English stockbroker, who abandons his wife and children abruptly to pursue his desire to become an artist. The story is said to be loosely based on the life of the painter Paul Gauguin.
Customer Reviews
Definitely worth reading
The story line of Moon and Sixpence starts a bit slow but steadily gathers force to a very moving finish. Many interesting characters surely and clearly drawn. The main story takes the reader through the same wondering uncertainty as that of the narrator until the final denouement. The epilog also helps to anchor the story. The only confusing thing is the title.
It's a super nice book!
Deep thoughts about the life of an individual.
Well written fiction
Very easy to read and very entertaining. One of my favorite authors.