In my twenties I read Painted Veil, Moon and Sixpence, Theatre, short stories and loved them all. A year ago I got Of Human Bondage, but quit reading on early chapters. It did not speak to me at all...
Something made me to return to this novel again and I made a second attempt. I downloaded a copy from Project Gutenberg and this time could not stop reading...
The novel IS a masterpiece. The story starts with Philip being orphaned in early childhood. Then a long and painful journey of growing and "finding yourself" unravels....
Extraordinary and brilliant narration, unforgettable story, deeply intellectual and emotional.
