Howards End by E.M. Forster

Howards End

E.M. Forster

488 pages • first pub 1910 (editions)

fiction classics literary emotional reflective slow-paced

Description

Howards End is a masterful discussion of changing social class-consciousness. Three families from different levels of society become intertwined: the rich capitalists, the intellectual bourgeoisie and the struggling poor. Forster does not suggest ...

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Moods

reflective 84%
emotional 53%
challenging 25%
funny 18%
sad 17%
hopeful 14%
lighthearted 14%
inspiring 11%
relaxing 11%
tense 10%
informative 7%
dark 5%
mysterious 5%
adventurous 3%

Pace

slow 61%
medium 36%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 63% | A mix: 28% | Plot: 7%

Strong character development?

Yes: 62% | It's complicated: 28% | No: 9%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 41% | Yes: 36% | No: 22%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 75% | Yes: 12% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 75% | It's complicated: 18% | No: 5%

Average rating

3.79

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