Reviews

Maurice by E.M. Forster

claire_melanie's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad 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? No

5.0

Absolutely here for the old-timey dramatic gays. Loved this so much especially as an audiobook 

paigeweb's review against another edition

4.0

It's crazy to think that simply allowing a gay character to have a happy ending was considered so revolutionary. It was beautifully done, and one of the best parts of the book: Maurice wins his freedom from the oppression of normality while Clive will always remain trapped by a prison of his own making. The way society betrays us and we betray ourselves in turn.

sabrinacappelli's review

emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

megt's review

emotional informative reflective medium-paced

4.0

calebmatthews's review against another edition

4.0

Ended rather abruptly.

Maurice

Don’t confuse what’s impressive for what’s important.

Every man has a belief they would die for.

When a man is happy himself he wants happiness for those around him.

I’m beginning to think natural only means one’s self.

megan_by_force's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ell1726's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad 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

4.5

babyslayer's review against another edition

5.0

Maurice grew into my heart

beitidh_flitcroft's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? It's complicated

5.0

marshzz's review

3.0

A bit hard to read and understand at times, although a historical staple and necessary read for anyone interested in queer history.

EDIT: i’ve reread and it’s still such a beautiful book. the “difficult” parts are much easier now that i’m a frequent classics reader. scudder, my beloved <3