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kimchifairy's review against another edition
Has aspects of both Howard's End and A Passage to India, but feels somehow unrealised by comparison. Shows it age more than much of Forster's other writing. Occasionally very funny nevertheless.
orielrlg's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
4.0
floraltiger's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tomlinshine's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
3.75
jonfaith's review against another edition
4.0
The inhabitants of Windy Corner (as well as Pensione Betolini) are left pale and perforated after Forster's serial needling. Forster can only stop heckling his characters long enough to appreciate the song of the season's and the subtle currents of music.
klavlock's review against another edition
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
4.0
whiteyonthemoon's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sue_reilly's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the few times I did not mind having the movie characters and scenes running through my head while reading the book. It is one of my favorite movies (I remember when I was younger pausing the VHS and taking pictures of my favorite scenes with my discman camera), and it turns out to be pretty true to the book. As ever, E.M. Forster skewers British classes (especially those traveling abroad, reminiscent of Passage to India) and has family relationships down to a tee. So right on. And, of course, incredibly romantic and witty.
titus_hjelm's review against another edition
2.0
The audiobook reading was very good, but this clearly wasn't meant for audio. The story took ages to get off the ground, and by that time I was missing out big chunks of the narrative and character building. The last couple of chapters were an insightful take on late/post-Victorian family morals, but I should reread/listen the beginning to get the whole picture. So many books, so little time...