The Painted Veil by W. Somerset Maugham
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Book Reviews of The Painted Veil
Book Review: very good
Summary: 4 Stars
The story line has been described several times, so it's not worth
repeating. The book seems very introspective, even for Maugham.
However, there is enough happening, that one does not loose
interest. While I can't claim to understand Kitty, and neither does she seem to
fully understand what happened to her by the end of the book, the
story drew me in. Kitty changes so dramatically over the course
of a couple hundred pages that her internal struggles are probably
more gripping than the description of the turmoil around her.
While Maugham could write excellent short stories and short novels,
I did enjoy his longer novels the best. While the "Painted Veil" is certainly
worth reading, it simply doesn't have the scale of those longer works.
Therefore a comparison is probably not fair.
Book Review: Movies vs. Novel
Summary: 4 Stars
I recently saw the 1930's original with greta garbo which is a must see for anyone reading this book. Still, the ending is quite different from the book. The newer version also doesnt include a reunion with her father. Both films fall short of this. I have to say that the Razors Edge on film was more faithful to the book. I guess directors in film dont like to see adaptations completely true to the novel.Book Review: Read it and Weep.
Summary: 4 Stars
No, you don't get Naomi Watts or Edward Norton. Not even Liev Schrieber. But you do get lovely language, a vivid sense of place and of a time gone by. It's sadder than the film. But that's a good thing.Book Review: Can't wait to see the movie!
Summary: 4 Stars
Very interesting and enjoyable book to read. Can't wait to see the movie that's coming out this month!!Book Review: great book
Summary: 4 Stars
I highly recomend the book. It is one of those books that you just can`t put away.