Up at the Villa
Up at the Villa
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
Florence, Italy • 1930s
2004
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In Up at the Villa, a widow visiting friends in Italy confronts unexpected dilemmas after an evening invitation leads to unforeseen events. Relationships and choices shape her path as she navigates moral and emotional complexities against a backdrop of European society. Maugham explores themes of responsibility, consequences, and personal growth in this compelling narrative.
Mysterious
Dark
Emotional
Bittersweet
Suspenseful
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Up at the Villa by W. Somerset Maugham is praised for its elegant prose and engaging narrative, capturing the complexities of choice and consequence. Readers appreciate the vivid depiction of its setting and well-drawn characters. However, some critique the plot for lacking depth and the story for being predictable. Overall, it is a compelling, if not groundbreaking, read.
Who Should Read Up at the Villa?
A reader who enjoys Up at the Villa by W. Somerset Maugham likely appreciates nuanced character studies and moral dilemmas set against a backdrop of romantic intrigue. Fans of E.M. Forster's A Room with a View or Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence would find similar themes of societal expectations and personal choices.
8,158 ratings
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Mixed feelings
Not a fan
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Novel • Fiction
Florence, Italy • 1930s
2004
Adult
18+ years
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