Catalina [Paperback]

W. Somerset Maugham (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1983

When a 16-year-old Spanish girl sees a religious vision while praying in convent, she becomes involved in a series of humorous adventures.

Product Details

• Paperback: 239 pages
• Publisher: Academy Chicago Pub (February 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0330254995
• ISBN-13: 978-0330254991
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,793,489 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting for a look at Maugham's later writings., September 4, 2001

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Nelson Aspen "Author/Journalist" (Los Angeles & NYC, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Catalina (Paperback)

A strange little book and, I believe, Maugham's last novel. Religious overtones make this story interesting enough, but 3/4's of the way through, the story seems to take a polar shift as if written by a completely different writer! It ultimately disappoints and remains interesting only to diehard or curious fans of Maugham.

5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely, December 26, 2000

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Patrick Woosley (San Antonio, Texas United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Catalina (Paperback)

This is a lovely story! It's earthy and matter-of-fact in Maugham's unique style. I liked it especially because it's a slap in the face to overt religious self-sanctification. Catalina ... you go girl!

3.0 out of 5 stars A good read, September 27, 2000

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K P Suresh Kumar (Hyderabad, India) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Catalina (Paperback)

An interesting book, based on 16th century Spain. Maugham skillfully combines fact and fiction, transporting the reader to a time long ago when burnings at the stake were a commonplace occurence. Catalina is a beautiful girl, crippled by an accident. Forsaken by her lover, she is desolate - when her prayers are literally answered by the appearance of Virgin Mary, bearing a cryptic message which ultimately leads to a miracle cure. From a poor nobody, Catalina becomes an overnight celebrity. What happens then is the rest of the story.