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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
lighthearted
slow-paced
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
adventurous
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
reflective
slow-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
I had to read this book for A Level English Lit.
I personally found it really boring. The characters and point of the story are likable and interesting. But the plot and writing were just so dull. Though it isn't personally a book I would have naturally gone out of my way to read hence why I probably found it boring.
I personally found it really boring. The characters and point of the story are likable and interesting. But the plot and writing were just so dull. Though it isn't personally a book I would have naturally gone out of my way to read hence why I probably found it boring.
"Courage and Love"
I discovered that I love getting transported back in time, especially to the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The mannerisms and customs just fascinate me.
This is my second novel by E.M. Forster and I do admire how he is able to portray the women’s mind and life choices. This combined with his love and representation of Italy makes for a quick enjoyable read.
The one thing that did bother me was how the reader is sometimes left out of certain things. I for one would have liked to know what happened in Rome and how Lucy and Cecil spend their time there.
Not that it spoiled the story; it just could have added more.
I discovered that I love getting transported back in time, especially to the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The mannerisms and customs just fascinate me.
This is my second novel by E.M. Forster and I do admire how he is able to portray the women’s mind and life choices. This combined with his love and representation of Italy makes for a quick enjoyable read.
The one thing that did bother me was how the reader is sometimes left out of certain things. I for one would have liked to know what happened in Rome and how Lucy and Cecil spend their time there.
Not that it spoiled the story; it just could have added more.
The book starts off very wittily, like an Austen novel, and I enjoyed the realistic dialogue. I feel, however, that multiple viewings of the film (even years ago) has ruined my reading. As I read, I visualized how Helena Bonham Carter, Julian Sands, etc. recited their lines. This would be fine except that the movie convinced me of Lucy's love for George, but the book does not! I can't think of another book that seems to have less nuance than the film adaptation on such a crucial aspect (to be fair, the book does flesh out other elements of the film, such as the character of Cecil). Perhaps I need to watch the film again, then reread the book.
"I want you to have your own thoughts, even as I held you in my arms."
emotional
informative
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Felt like Forster wanted to make a point and tried to bend the story to that in a way that didn't work for me. Enjoyed the writing of the last two chapters most of all.