Short Stories of William Somerset Maugham, Volume 1 Audiobook (Unabridged)

" I originally avoided this like the plague for it's disturbing misogyny. But in between the lines of this tome is genuine wisdom. "

" There is, of course, some really good writing in here - and the following commnet may even to some extent reflect the quality of the writing - but I struggled with the overall oppressive fug of stories about the problems of white male imperialists. "

" I like most of Maugham's short stories I have read so far. I think He is the quintessential short story writer and a real story teller. "

" maugham is kind of the granddaddy of ex-pat writers, and deals mainly with victorian gentlemen abroad in tropical climates. a great short-story writer who creates compelling portraits of a bygone era. great night/beach reading. "

" Maugham is a master of human nature, as these six stories illustrate. My favorites: "The Outstation" and "The Three Fat Women of Antibes." "

" My favorite author at the moment, Mr. Maugham! Most of his short stories in this volume have very close connections to themes from his full length novels. I prefer his lengthier books but if you don't have time to read his full novels or prefer short stories then this is a good substitute. "

" This author knows how to transport the reader to every foreign place imaginable. "

" Maugham is an amazing storyteller who almost almost never leaves the reader with the impression that the story being told is actually one of fiction. "

" all of maugham's short stories are great. especially when you want a whole story with rich characters but don't quite have time for a full novel. "