Thanks Stargazer, I’m hoping the wind doesn’t worsen it. Now they’re saying L.A. might get rain … which would help. I hope it comes. Fingers crossed.
Of Human Bondage wasn’t my favorite and I think Maugham’s other novels appeal to me more. I read Razor’s Edge long ago and liked it a lot … and I still want to read The Painted Veil. OHB is long and seems similar to Copperfield in its life passages kind of story — though I’ve only read Demon Copperhead which was grim but I liked parts. The two books had similarities about orphans going from hell to trying to get on their feet. Hope you’re enjoying the start of 2025.

Yeah it was quite a coming-of-age tale. And I liked how Philip learns about life and finds his way as it goes on. That made me keep reading — just wondering how he would handle or overcome things and if he would find contentment or a way to make a living that would suffice for him. I know he still wished to travel. I’m a bit surprised that Maugham didn’t write a sequel, lol. But I’m sure a bit of Philip is in his characters in his books after. 🙂 hmm something to ponder as I read more from this author.

I thought Of Human Bondage was an excellent story, though, and I’m so glad I read it.

Thanks AJ, my family is okay and my husband & I are back home now. The Crusted Snow novel is pretty short & a quiet book. Not sure if you will need more from it. But I hope the sequel might be a bit better. Have a great weekend.

Thanks Mae. We are back home now and I’m keeping an eye on the fire news in LA County. So much damage sigh.
The book Of Human Bondage was long and it probably would be even longer to a young person, lol. I think some of Maugham’s other novels are better — though I’ve only read Razor’s Edge from long ago. Have a great weekend.

I read Of Human Bondage when I was in high school. I have the impression that all books were longer then. Can that be right? I remember the plot and the sad pursuit of the unresponsive lover, but not much about how I reacted.

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Hi Ti, how close are you to the fires? I’m so sorry! What a wreck it’s been. I agree I am worried about all the lost pets and the wildlife that is on the run there, Ugh. It’s so sad to see. Those winds were just nuts. I am hoping it can get under control. I have been checking in with my brother in Pasadena. It’s just so dry. I hope for the best. sigh.
OHB was certainly epic. Thanks for the read-along you did — I can now check that long classic off my list. I didn’t realize there’s a movie — Mildred would be quite the role, lol. Are you getting all the smoke? Hang in there!

Thanks Lux. The LA County fires are difficult to see and read about. I keep hoping things will turn around and stop there. We have left and are back in Canada now. I am going to check out the sequel to Moon of the Crusted Snow. Who knows it might be a bit better. Wishing you a great week. Thx for stopping by.