Maurice by P.N. Furbank, E.M. Forster

222 pages first pub 1971 (editions)

fiction classics lgbtqia+ literary emotional reflective medium-paced
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Written in 1914 by the Nobel Prize–nominated author of Howard’s End, this intimate portrait of homosexual desire “seems as relevant as ever” (The Guardian). From early adolescence to his college years at Cambridge and into professional life at his...

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Moods

emotional 84%
reflective 68%
hopeful 48%
sad 40%
challenging 19%
inspiring 17%
tense 10%
dark 9%
funny 4%
informative 4%
lighthearted 3%
relaxing 3%
adventurous 2%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 30%
fast 11%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 86% | A mix: 11% | Plot: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 13% | No: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 46% | Yes: 42% | No: 10%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 58% | It's complicated: 21% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 72% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 5% | N/A: 1%

Average rating

4.09

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