Rain
Rain
Fiction | Short Story | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Brief
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Short Story • Fiction
Samoa • 1920s
2013
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In "Rain" by W. Somerset Maugham, travelers stranded on a Pacific island face tension and transformation amid relentless rain. The narrative centers around Davidson, a missionary, and Sadie, a spirited woman, exploring themes of morality, power, and redemption. Their interactions reveal complex human emotions and the influence of environment on behavior.
Mysterious
Dark
Unnerving
Contemplative
Melancholic
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Rain by W. Somerset Maugham is often praised for its compelling exploration of human nature and moral conflict set against a tropical backdrop. Maugham's vivid storytelling and deep character analysis are highlights. However, some find the pacing uneven and certain cultural depictions dated. Overall, it remains a thought-provoking narrative on the complexities of virtue and vice.
Who Should Read Rain?
A reader captivated by character-driven narratives and moral dilemmas will enjoy Maugham's Rain. Fans of Conrad's introspective storytelling in Heart of Darkness or Greene's exploration of human nature in The Quiet American will appreciate the novella's exploration of colonial tensions and human vulnerabilities.
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Short Story • Fiction
Samoa • 1920s
2013
Adult
18+ years
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