Brandon J. (bran-flakes14) reviewed on 1/25/2010 + 72 more book reviews

Helpful Score: 9

Kitty Fane is a spoiled young woman who, despite being honorable in her intentions to marry only someone she actually loves, ends up marrying a man she doesn't. His love for her, however, is unwavering, until the day he discovers Kitty's adultery and sends her, along with himself, to the middle of a cholera epidemic in China, where he works as a bacteriologist. This is a classic, well-written novel about the human experience, and the themes of forgiveness and quasi-redemption are universal. Maugham's writing style seems nearly contemporary, so the book needn't scare off those who fear older writing. The exotic setting lends itself to beautiful passages and comparisons, and the characters are identifiable and relatable the entire way. This was a very satisfying read with ideas any reader can connect with.

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