Catching up on Classics (and lots more!) discussion

The Razor's Edge by W. Somerset Maugham is our January 2022 New School Classic Group Read.


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The Spoiler Thread will open on the 1st.

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1. Information about the author.
2. Compare editions/translations.
3. Any historical or background information
4. Are you familiar with this author’s work? Do you have any expectations going into the book?
5. What made you decide to read this book?
6. Any fan fiction that you have read or would like to read? Just link the books.
7. If you loved the book and want others to share in that experience, use this thread to motivate others, again save plot specifics for the Spoiler thread
8. If you hated the book, it would be best to keep that for the spoiler page

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I've never read Maugham before so I plan on reading this. :)

I'm thinking about jumping in for this one. I've been wanting to read it for a long time. Just such a busy schedule for the next few months...

I'm on hold for the book at my library. I'm interested in this one!

I’ve not read Maugham either and found a used copy this year. I put this on my bingo so I will plan to join in! This has glowing reviews!

I'm ridiculously excited about this one. :-) I read two other Maugham stories ages ago, and just remember loving them. Can't wait!

I’ve wanted to read more by this author since I read Of Human Bondage so I’m looking forward to this.

I'm looking forward to reading this one also.

Matt wrote: "I think I may jump in on this one too. I have Of Human Bondage queued to read this year but may sub that for this group read of The Razor's Edge."

Matt, I've read both of these. I rated both of them 5 stars, that said The Razor's Edge is on my top 10 favorite's list.

Bob wrote: "...that said The Razor's Edge is on my top 10 favorite's list. .."

Now that is a great recommendation to read the book.

The Razor's Edge was my very first Maugham and introduced me to an incredible author which was unknown to me before. I too rated this book 5 stars, totally loved it and plan to read more by him soon!

I’m getting even more excited after all these comments! I ended up buying the ebook and audiobook because my library doesn’t have this online for some reason. They have all his other books.

I read this book two years ago (or so) when it was nominated, but did not win the poll. I gave it five stars. Plus it was made into a quite good black and white movie. That is always fun. I thought it really expressed the spirit of its time.

This is a beautiful book I re-read sometime back . It's got a deep and beautiful spiritual message.

I'm starting on this tonight. It will be my first from this author. I'm glad to see that it's a favorite for many.

I have read a number of Maugham's short stories, which I have liked, but this will be my first novel. I have also recently read Paul Theroux' The Pillars of Hercules: A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean, wherein he wrote of a number of literary figures that lived (some longer than others) along the Mediterranean shore, From this cast I added Up at the Villa, so that will most probably be my next Maugham read.

I started this today and it seems quite promising so far

Excellent beginning! I love the way he describes the characters in such detail, physically as well as their personalities.