Milton L. (cbd) reviewed on 11/1/2013 + 2 more book reviews

W. S. Maugham's tale of misplaced values, deceit, arrogance, and loyalty set in the China of the mid twentieth century when colonial rule meant exploitation is well worth the time . Maugham's masterful depiction of characters and his transformation of his major protagonist is a study in character development. There are no winners or losers in this story of fragile and vulnerable characters just a tale of misplaced dedication and ordinary human beings pretending to be more than they really are.

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