tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post3346755850297736121..comments2023-10-26T04:53:55.401-05:00Comments on Literary Musings: The Painted Veil by W. Somerset MaughamBhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-66268893747029937422011-01-12T11:11:10.196-06:002011-01-12T11:11:10.196-06:00This reminds me that I need to read more Maugham. ...This reminds me that I need to read more Maugham. The only one I've read is Razor's Edge. I read it about 3 years ago when I decided to read more new to me literary works rather than just reread faves.<br /><br /> An over age 70 bookworm friend gave me the book to get me started-- he said: Read this, It completely changed my life when I read it as a teen. <br /><br />Well, that'll get your attention, let me tell you! For me, it wasn't that spectacular but it does pop into my mind at times even now. <br /><br />Thanks for the review of The Painted Veil!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05102907186589066829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-80760374726874101192011-01-11T05:39:15.818-06:002011-01-11T05:39:15.818-06:00I have added this to my wish list so thanks for th...I have added this to my wish list so thanks for the review. I have seen it around on various blogs but haven't really paid any attention to it. I look forward to reading it.Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08861424110678889637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-38807750161681645252011-01-09T19:34:07.246-06:002011-01-09T19:34:07.246-06:00This was my second Sommerset novel (Of Human Bonda...This was my second Sommerset novel (Of Human Bondage being the first). I thought it paled in comparison to OHB, but was still an interesting read. <br /><br />The movie didn't come close to touching the novel!TNBBC Super Modhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15153016306489908880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-41270313049991097462011-01-07T13:36:26.191-06:002011-01-07T13:36:26.191-06:00Karen, Thanks! I look forward to it.
Bybee, Happ...Karen, Thanks! I look forward to it. <br /><br />Bybee, Happy to hear!<br /><br />Shelley, I just added The Razor's Edge to my TBR. Thanks!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-83442798037311073702011-01-07T11:11:31.250-06:002011-01-07T11:11:31.250-06:00I loved both the book and the movie, even though t...I loved both the book and the movie, even though there are some differences. Edward Norton is wonderful in the movie! Another good book by Maugham is The Razor's Edge.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18408471966661831444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-87699862100626024962011-01-07T10:05:20.418-06:002011-01-07T10:05:20.418-06:00I liked the book much better than the movie. One ...I liked the book much better than the movie. One of the best things I read in 2010.Bybeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10061186489010154661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-20777864640457185802011-01-07T07:16:32.017-06:002011-01-07T07:16:32.017-06:00My classics book group read this about a year ago....My classics book group read this about a year ago. We loved it. I'm a big Maugham fan and it's one of my favorites. I have seen the movie adaptation and though they've changed the story a bit, I still like it a lot. Edward Norton and Naomi Watts are great, the scenery is stunning and I loved the soundtrack as well. It's well worth watching.Karen K.https://www.blogger.com/profile/13483190930383406559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-86341929552983288942011-01-06T21:21:50.904-06:002011-01-06T21:21:50.904-06:00Avid Reader, Yay! Happy to do so!
historyofshe, ...Avid Reader, Yay! Happy to do so! <br /><br />historyofshe, Hold the phone, EDWARD NORTON? Why didn't anyone tell me? I love him! How fantastic. Anyhow, it's great to hear from someone who loves this book as much as I did!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-86306883952063869212011-01-06T21:12:42.268-06:002011-01-06T21:12:42.268-06:00Oh my gosh, yussssss. I love, love, loved this boo...Oh my gosh, yussssss. I love, love, loved this book! Maugham was so subtle with his themes and, like you said, it was refreshing to not be hit over the head with it like a dummy. <br /><br />As for the movie, I was very excited to watch it after I read the book, too. Part of this had to do with the fact that Edward Norton was in it. Either way, I thought the cinematography etc. was gorgeous and the movie itself was good, but it really missed the whole THING. Like, it made the whole Kitty/Walter relationship into something more romantic than I found it in the book. I guess it's for Hollywood. Let me know what you think when you see it though!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-34775082940336154272011-01-06T14:51:24.117-06:002011-01-06T14:51:24.117-06:00This one just got bumped up the TBR list. I've...This one just got bumped up the TBR list. I've been wanting to get to it for a long time, but this review just clinched it.Melissa (Avid Reader)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02119628715475021774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-66027812181092855422011-01-06T13:53:08.245-06:002011-01-06T13:53:08.245-06:00L.L., Which two have you read? I need recommendati...L.L., Which two have you read? I need recommendations for what to read next!Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-32881923272634581382011-01-06T13:51:36.171-06:002011-01-06T13:51:36.171-06:00Mmm I love W. Somerset Maugham. I have read two of...Mmm I love W. Somerset Maugham. I have read two of his works in the last year and wasn't sure what to try next. Now I know. Thanks!LLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11194834748090369779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-34842053886057196942011-01-06T12:26:03.805-06:002011-01-06T12:26:03.805-06:00Nadia, I loved the cover too.
Leica, Read it! I d...Nadia, I loved the cover too.<br /><br />Leica, Read it! I don't think you'll be disappointed.<br /><br />Amy, Usually movies are a let down after reading the book, but I still think they are fun to watch.<br /><br />Beth, I think you're on to something.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-15888507011130399262011-01-06T12:22:06.340-06:002011-01-06T12:22:06.340-06:00I didn't read this but I saw the movie a coupl...I didn't read this but I saw the movie a couple of years ago. It was really good, and judging from comments above, the book is far better. I remember feeling like Kitty's progression in the movie was a little weak, so perhaps the inner dialogue in the book is necessary to reduce the cheesiness of her transformation on the screen.Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05572049077903171939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-12328035447663420022011-01-06T12:01:37.652-06:002011-01-06T12:01:37.652-06:00I loved this book. I found the movie a letdown aft...I loved this book. I found the movie a letdown after reading it, even though the movie itself was good. It just can't capture the book.<br />www.newcenturyreading.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-7868647445218710252011-01-06T11:29:48.186-06:002011-01-06T11:29:48.186-06:00I watched the movie a couple years back, and I lik...I watched the movie a couple years back, and I liked it. I always walk past it in the library and and put it back. Guess I'll pick it up next!!Leica Lucidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13084635715460074074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-64020754797864437922011-01-06T11:00:48.252-06:002011-01-06T11:00:48.252-06:00Love the cover of the book and I'm glad you en...Love the cover of the book and I'm glad you enjoyed the book so much. I haven't read it yet, but its on my TBR list. I remember seeing the trailer for the movie years ago - it had Naomi Watts, right? Well, I hope you enjoy the film, too!Nadiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14315207186180201488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-37534124225173984632011-01-06T10:25:47.408-06:002011-01-06T10:25:47.408-06:00Suzanne, I can't believe everyone was disappoi...Suzanne, I can't believe everyone was disappointed! Of course not everyone will love it, but I would think some would! Sad to hear. But now I'm even more excited to watch the movie.Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10780185535345559390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6331403748871569013.post-51334431511007643032011-01-06T10:19:04.496-06:002011-01-06T10:19:04.496-06:00You got more out of this one than I did. We read ...You got more out of this one than I did. We read it in our classics book group and were all disappointed with it; those who saw the movie version said that it was better than the book.Suzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17027628103746160956noreply@blogger.com