The Narrow Corner by W. Somerset Maugham
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Maugham is quite the writer. I think he ought to be as well known as Christie, as celebrated as Faulkner, but here's the real reason why:

It's his light tone, his unexpected flashes of depth, his popular vein, but most importantly, the hidden blades go to right for our backs.

This one is a classic "you can't run from yourself or the things you've done" kind of novel. Getting trapped with sleazy individuals on a remote island can always be rather fun, but Maugham really does avoid the clichés well.

I TOTALLY recommend this for some summertime beach reading. It's very entertaining. Just be sure to re-familiarize yourself on Bridge.



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