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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
This is a really beautiful little novel with a repressed history and not nearly as much exposure as it should get. E.M. Forster writes a homosexual Edwardian love story and because of it's subject matter, the book isn't published until after his death. Reading Forster's own notes on the novel is also really interesting and I recommend those along with the book. And there's a happy ending of sorts, which always makes everything better.
This is probably the best novel I've read about being an (I quote) "unspeakable of the Oscar Wilde kind". It's a rich portrait of characters struggling with their sexuality and their position in early 20th century English society. Everyone is a posh cunt, but a deeply troubled posh cunt. The writing is snappy and full of expertly crafted scenes. There's romance and sensuality, scathing social critique and satire, some really poetic aphorisms, and a great story to boot.
This book was written in the 1910s (and only published after the author's death) so it very much reads like a period piece. I found this really entertaining (characters say stuff like "oh, balls!") but also indicative of the novel’s genius. Despite being written over 100 years ago, the book offers a deeply empowering take on its subject matter that's direct and touching even for modern audiences.
A true queer lit classic. I wholeheartedly recommend
This book was written in the 1910s (and only published after the author's death) so it very much reads like a period piece. I found this really entertaining (characters say stuff like "oh, balls!") but also indicative of the novel’s genius. Despite being written over 100 years ago, the book offers a deeply empowering take on its subject matter that's direct and touching even for modern audiences.
A true queer lit classic. I wholeheartedly recommend
emotional
hopeful
beautifully written and an amazing capture of queer people at the beginning of the 20th century.
however, Maurice is the most unlikeable character ever written. From a modern point of view it was very hard for me to relate/feel for him when he was just misogynistic and classist the entire time.
however, Maurice is the most unlikeable character ever written. From a modern point of view it was very hard for me to relate/feel for him when he was just misogynistic and classist the entire time.
Howards End is very good and all, but if you want Forster's heart, seek it here. This book seems not to have been written, but rather felt directly onto the page. The reading experience was, for me, likewise emotional: I suffered along with Maurice, my heart leapt with his, and caught in my throat as his heart caught in his. A beautiful novel that argues (very persuasively--this is Forster, after all) for the necessity of freedom to life.
A classic and progressive for it’s time.
A little annoyed that instead of studying this masterpiece in school we were stuck with Mrs Dalloway and King Henry IV Part I.
A little annoyed that instead of studying this masterpiece in school we were stuck with Mrs Dalloway and King Henry IV Part I.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Random misogyny threw me off sometimes
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Religious bigotry
Minor: Sexual content, Suicidal thoughts, Vomit
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes