What is the author's style in Rain by W. Somerset Maugham?

The 40-page narrative's structure is simple and chronological. Events are related as they occur and the primary narrative timeline covers a period of approximately two weeks. Events that happen outside of the primary timeline are related through dialogue and their timing is clearly evident. The narrative is not divided into sections, but when a new day begins, it is noted in the text. Thus, the narrative's primary timeline is quickly intelligible. The concise structure is easily accessible and particularly appropriate to the short-story nature of the narrative.