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4.0 out of 5 stars Revenge of the Artist:, October 23, 2006

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Galina (Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Theatre (Paperback)

"Theater" is my favorite W. Somerset Maugham's book. I have read it many times and remember it very vividly.

"Theater" is the story of Julia Lambert, the best and deservingly famous stage actress in England. On stage she is a true master of her craft, she is great in playing every possible human feeling and emotion. Off stage, however, she is not very happy with her handsome but not too bright husband; she does not have close relationship with her teenager son. At first, amused and touched by the adoration of a young fan, she eventually falls madly in love and lives through the real feelings and emotions that she was so great in playing on stage. How she deals with love, jealousy, anger, loneliness, aging - that's what "Theater" is about. She was able to take her revenge and punish her unfaithful lover, not only as a woman but what is more important, as an artist, and that was absolutely brilliant. Masterfully told story with delightful main character - talented, witty, charming, and very clever, "Theater" is an enjoyable, insightful, and honest portrait of a woman and an artist.

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5.0 out of 5 stars don't miss this one!, February 26, 2005

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Alena "alena_s" (WA United States) - See all my reviews

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Middle-aged woman, a star of the London theatre, beautiful, fulfilled. But she thinks that something is missing in her life and falls in love with a very young guy, who is mesmerized by her fame. Later the young lover meets a girl of his age and falls in love with her, leaving behind his older lover. The story is as old as this world. What makes it so different from other million love stories? THe talant of it's writer and the truly wonderful finale. Maugham was able to turn the whole thing upside down. And it's not one of those sticky-sweet novels, this one has a strong character, which makes it truly interesting to read.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Delightful., August 28, 2003

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Suzanne Jordan (Washington, DC USA) - See all my reviews

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A photo from the set of Being Julia, the forthcoming film version with Annette Bening, led me to this book. Julia Lambert alleviates even the most claustrophobic subway ride with delicious English wit and melliflous sentences. You'll want to read some of the best lines out loud.

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Ultimate Narcissist
Julia Lambert is a gifted stage actress, the most renowned in London. Her immense talent has made her the toast of the theater world and a major celebrity. Read more

Published 3 months ago by R. J. Marsella

4.0 out of 5 stars Fun, If Peculiar
This is the best novel ever written about those beguiling creatures called actresses. The central character is Julia Lambert, England's greatest actress, and at times a lying,... Read more

Published 13 months ago by Myrhaf

5.0 out of 5 stars High drama
Julia Lambert is an ageing star of the London stage. She stands at the summit of her art and reputation, but there is no substitute for youth and the elation that the attentions... Read more

Published on April 30, 2009 by reader 451

5.0 out of 5 stars A treat to read again
I read this novel years ago and had almost forgotten about it. I had certainly forgotten how vivid and distinct the characters are. Read more

Published on February 18, 2008 by Shay Lynn

2.0 out of 5 stars At its best, an Agatha Christie without the murder...
This is a novel so relentlessly slight that one proceeds through it with the constant expectation that the *actual* novel might at any moment begin. Read more

Published on November 20, 2003

3.0 out of 5 stars Typical maugham
Theatre -By W.Somerset Maugham

Theatre is a typical Maugham book.Maugham is a great story teller.Words,sentences and quotes simply flow from his pen as he created a personality... Read more

Published on October 15, 2002 by Niraj D Jain

3.0 out of 5 stars Typical maugham
Theatre -By W.Somerset Maugham

Theatre is a typical Maugham book.Maugham is a great story teller.Words,sentences and quotes simply flow from his pen as he created a personality... Read more

Published on October 15, 2002 by Niraj D Jain

4.0 out of 5 stars Compellingly readable
The tale of an older, successful woman who falls for a younger man. Also gives insights into a theatrical world which has now disappeared. Read more

Published on July 26, 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars Read it!
(About Russian translation) One of the best novel ever written. It's not "novel for women", it's novel about women. Very interesting reading.

Published on October 9, 2000