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"American goes to Europe and fights in First World War. He sees his friend killed and questions the meaning of life. His search for truth destroys his old life in the States, changes the destiny of those around him, and results in some interesting adventures."
Ashok Karra, Resident Scholar
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"Set between WWI and WWII, the story chronicles the adventures of a young American Maugham calls Larry Darrell as he traces a path along a spiritual journey in search of the Absolute. Darrell's odyssey takes him from America to Europe to India. After meeting a venerated Maharshi, one morning high in the mountains of India, he experiences Enlightenment. "
Upaka, Resident Scholar
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"In Maugham's Razor's Edge, a writer comes upon Isabel, Gary, Elliot and their friend Larry, and discovers lies and lives threaded between them. He also becomes interested in the journey of Larry, a American who is on a quest to discover his meaning in life and comes upon a religious awakening."
Amanda Van Laarhoven, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Tone of book?
- very sensitive (sigh)
Time/era of story
- 1900-1920's
Internal struggle/realization?
Yes
Struggle over
- nature of existence (heavy philosophy)
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Gender
- Male
Age:
- 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Main Adversary
Age:
- 20's-30's
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Physique
- average physique
Setting
How much descriptions of surroundings?
- 6 (an above average amount)
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
- France
- Italy
Asia/Pacific
Yes
Misc setting
- fancy mansion
Style
Person
- mostly 1st
Accounts of torture and death?
- moderately detailed references to deaths
Unusual Style:
- a lot of flashback and forwards
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